How to travel from Reading to Horley

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Compare train and bus for Reading to Horley

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Reading to Horley among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $37 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 57m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $37, while a bus costs an average of $64.

Distance: 40 miles (65 km)

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$64

Average price

$37

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Cheapest

$19

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(fuel + tolls)

2h 17m

Average total duration

1h 47m

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1h 57m

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1h 27m

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1h 17m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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Great Western Railway

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Reading to Horley is a train with an average price of $37 (€30).

This is compared to other travel options from Reading to Horley:

A train is $19 (€16) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Reading to Horley costing on average $56 (€46).

The fastest way to travel from Reading to Horley is by train with an average journey time of 1h 57m.

Other travel options to Horley take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 20m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Reading and Horley including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Reading to Horley among Omio's users.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around $56 (€46) compared to roughly $19 (€16) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-37.21 (€-30.43). The journey takes 1h 50m versus 1h 17m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.

Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.

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from Reading to Horley

How to get from Reading to Horley by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Reading to Horley is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • National Express
    5:27 AM2h23
    Reading
    7:50 AMHorley
    $611One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • National Express
    5:27 AM2h23
    Reading
    7:50 AMHorley
    $611One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • National Express
    9:03 PM2h12
    Reading
    11:15 PMHorley
    $651One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • National Express
    6:26 PM2h29
    Reading
    8:55 PMHorley
    $641One-way
    0 transfers
  • National Express
    12:26 PM2h29
    Reading
    2:55 PMHorley
    $651One-way
    0 transfers
  • National Express
    6:56 PM2h14
    Reading
    9:10 PMHorley
    $691One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Reading to Horley

Travel to Horley easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Reading to Horley.

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There are 2 options to travel between Reading and Horley including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Reading to Horley is a train with an average price of $38 (€31).

This is compared to other travel options from Reading to Horley:

A train is $26 (€21) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Reading to Horley costing on average $64 (€53).

The fastest way to travel from Reading to Horley is by train with an average journey time of 2h 0m.

Other travel options to Horley take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 17m.

The distance from Reading to Horley is approximately 40 miles (65 km).
The average frequency per day from Reading to Horley is:
  • Around 29 buses per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Reading and Horley as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Reading to Horley:
  • Trains mostly depart from Reading station (RDG) and arrive in Gatwick Airport (GTW).
  • Buses mostly depart from Reading, Blagrave Street and arrive in London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Reading to Horley, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, Megabus, RailAir to go to Horley by bus.
  • Travel with Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Horley by train.
Omio customers who travel from Reading to Horley often also extend their vacation to go to Longford, London, Oxford, Brighton, Bristol. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Horley and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Horley to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
One to two days are generally sufficient to explore Horley, as it serves primarily as a convenient base for nearby attractions and Gatwick Airport.

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