The average train between Heathrow Terminal 5 and Reading (Station) takes 56 min and the fastest train takes 47 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading (Station). 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 20 minutes between Heathrow Terminal 5 and Reading (Station). The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Heathrow Terminal 5 is at 5:42 PM which arrives into Reading (Station) at 6:31 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 56 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 38m • 1 change

48 min • 1 change

1h 2m • 1 change

49 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading (Station). However, there are services departing from Heathrow Terminal 5 station and arriving at Reading (Station) station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 56 min.
Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading (Station) train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Heathrow Terminal 5 station.
Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading (Station) train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Reading station.
Book your Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading (Station) train tickets online with Elizabeth Line (TfL), Great Western Railway (GWR) and Heathrow Express.
The distance between Heathrow Terminal 5 and Reading (Station) is 33.4 km. The road distance is 83 km.
You can take a vehicle from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading via Heathrow Terminal 5 and London Paddington in around 1h 7m.