The average train between Hertford East and Reading takes 1h 49m and the fastest train takes 1h 34m. There is an hourly train service from Hertford East 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 Hertford East and Reading. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hertford East is at 11:37 PM which arrives into Reading at 6:51 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 1h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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1h 52m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Hertford East 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 Hertford East to Reading. However, there are services departing from Hertford East station and arriving at Reading station via London Liverpool Street station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 49m.
Hertford East to Reading train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Hertford East station.
Hertford East to Reading train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.
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The distance between Hertford East and Reading is 72.8 km. The road distance is 89 km.
You can take a train from Hertford East to Reading via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street Station, and London Paddington in around 1h 37m.