The average train between Hampstead and Reading takes 56 min and the fastest train takes 50 min. The train runs at least 4 times per hour from Hampstead 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.
Trains run every 15 minutes between Hampstead and Reading. The earliest departure is at 12:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Hampstead is at 11:58 PM which arrives into Reading at 1:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Tottenham Court Road station and take an average of 56 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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54 min • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Hampstead 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.
No, there is no direct train from Hampstead to Reading. However, there are services departing from Hampstead station and arriving at Reading station via Tottenham Court Road station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 56 min.
Hampstead to Reading train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Hampstead station.
Hampstead to Reading train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.
The distance between Hampstead and Reading is 56 km. The road distance is 68 km.
Elizabeth Line (TfL) operates a train from Tottenham Court Rd to Reading every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £29–60 and the journey takes 59 min.