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Trip Overview

The average train between Heathrow Central Station and Reading takes 48 min and the fastest train takes 44 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Heathrow Central Station 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.

48 min
Duration
29 mi
Distance
£22
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Heathrow Central Station to Reading train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Heathrow Central Station and Reading. The earliest departure is at 12:12 AM at night, and the last departure from Heathrow Central Station is at 10:51 PM which arrives into Reading at 11:41 PM. All services require a transfer at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 and take an average of 48 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Elizabeth Line (TfL)45 min • 1 change
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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Elizabeth Line (TfL)51 min • 1 change
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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Elizabeth Line (TfL)46 min • 1 change
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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Elizabeth Line (TfL)46 min • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 32m • 1 change
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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Elizabeth Line (TfL)50 min • 1 change
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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Elizabeth Line (TfL)49 min • 1 change
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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Elizabeth Line (TfL)49 min • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 32m • 1 change
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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Elizabeth Line (TfL)50 min • 1 change
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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Elizabeth Line (TfL)49 min • 1 change
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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Elizabeth Line (TfL)49 min • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 32m • 1 change
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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Elizabeth Line (TfL)50 min • 1 change
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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Elizabeth Line (TfL)49 min • 1 change
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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Elizabeth Line (TfL)49 min • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 33m • 1 change
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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Elizabeth Line (TfL)49 min • 1 change
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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Elizabeth Line (TfL)49 min • 1 change
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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Elizabeth Line (TfL)49 min • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 17m • 1 change
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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Elizabeth Line (TfL)58 min • 1 change
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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Elizabeth Line (TfL)58 min • 1 change
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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Elizabeth Line (TfL)1h • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 12m • 1 change
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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Elizabeth Line (TfL)50 min • 1 change
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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Elizabeth Line (TfL)49 min • 1 change
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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Elizabeth Line (TfL)49 min • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Heathrow Central Station 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.

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  • Distance: 28.9 mi
  • Duration: 48 min

What companies run services between Heathrow Central Station, England and Reading, England?

Elizabeth Line (TfL) operates a train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Reading every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £19–40 and the journey takes 35 min. Great Western Railway (GWR) also services this route 3 times a day.

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