Halifax to Reading Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Halifax and Reading takes 4h 2m and the fastest train takes 3h 32m. There is an hourly train service from Halifax to Reading. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 2m
Duration: 245 mi
Distance: £112
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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4h 2m

£83–155

Halifax to Reading train times

Trains run hourly between Halifax and Reading. The earliest departure is at 12:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Halifax is at 11:37 PM which arrives into Reading at 11:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeds and take an average of 4h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

8:54 AM → 12:37 PM
3h 43m • 3 changes
9:16 AM → 1:11 PM
3h 55m • 3 changes
9:54 AM → 1:38 PM
3h 44m • 3 changes
10:16 AM → 2:11 PM
3h 55m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

12:10 AM → 8:16 AM
8h 5m • 3 changes
6:13 AM → 9:46 AM
3h 33m • 3 changes
6:53 AM → 10:46 AM
3h 53m • 3 changes
7:20 AM → 11:11 AM
3h 50m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

12:10 AM → 8:16 AM
8h 5m • 3 changes
6:13 AM → 9:46 AM
3h 33m • 3 changes
6:53 AM → 10:46 AM
3h 53m • 3 changes
7:20 AM → 11:11 AM
3h 50m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

12:10 AM → 8:16 AM
8h 5m • 3 changes
6:13 AM → 9:46 AM
3h 33m • 3 changes
6:53 AM → 10:46 AM
3h 53m • 3 changes
7:20 AM → 11:11 AM
3h 50m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

12:10 AM → 8:16 AM
8h 5m • 3 changes
6:13 AM → 9:46 AM
3h 33m • 3 changes
6:53 AM → 10:46 AM
3h 53m • 3 changes
7:20 AM → 11:11 AM
3h 50m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

12:10 AM → 8:16 AM
8h 5m • 3 changes
6:13 AM → 9:45 AM
3h 32m • 3 changes
6:53 AM → 10:45 AM
3h 52m • 3 changes
7:20 AM → 11:08 AM
3h 47m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

8:53 AM → 12:47 PM
3h 54m • 3 changes
9:25 AM → 1:08 PM
3h 43m • 3 changes
9:55 AM → 1:37 PM
3h 42m • 3 changes
10:17 AM → 2:08 PM
3h 51m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Halifax to Reading? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

What companies run services between Halifax, England and Reading, England?

You can take a train from Halifax to Reading via Leeds, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 4h 2m.

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