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Direct services & connecting journeys
The journey results show whether direct services or options involving a change are available from Hayes to Reading for your selected date and time.
For a connecting journey, check the interchange station, connection time and any transfer between stations. Review the whole itinerary and ticket conditions before paying.
Before you start your journey
Departing from Hayes
- Departure station
- Hayes station guide
- Address
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- Hayes, BR2 7EN
Operators serving Hayes
The operators listed for a station may differ from those used on a particular journey. Check your selected itinerary.
Facilities at Hayes
- Ticket Office
- Waiting Room
Parking & meeting your train
- Station car park
Explore the area around Hayes
- Keston Ponds
About your departure station
Opened in 1882 as part of the South Eastern Railway's suburban expansion, Hayes served Kent's developing commuter belt.
The station represents railways that shaped London's southeastern growth.
Hayes' story reflects the area's transformation from rural land to prosperous suburb, with transport links maintaining property values and community identity.
Recent upgrades have modernized facilities while preserving the station's traditional character in this well established residential district.
Questions about this journey
Where can I see fares and train times from Hayes to Reading?
Open the ticket search and enter Hayes as your departure station and Reading as your arrival station, then add your travel date and passenger details to see the available options.
How do I check whether I need to change trains between Hayes and Reading?
Review the complete itinerary in the journey results. It shows the individual services and connections for the option you select.
Can I include a Railcard?
Add your valid Railcard to the ticket search and check its restrictions before booking. Any available Railcard discount will be automatically reflected in your shopping cart.