The average train between Hartford and Reading takes 3h 36m and the fastest train takes 2h 57m. There is a train service every few hours from Hartford 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 hourly between Hartford and Reading. The earliest departure is at 6:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hartford is at 10:04 PM which arrives into Reading at 7:44 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Hartford to Reading. However, there are services departing from Hartford station and arriving at Reading station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
Hartford to Reading train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Hartford station.
Hartford to Reading train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Hartford to Reading train tickets online with West Midlands Trains and Cross Country.
The distance between Hartford and Reading is 225.8 km. The road distance is 260 km.
You can take a train from Hartford to Reading via Birmingham New Street in around 3h 17m.