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Trip Overview

The average train between Hertford East and Reading takes 1h 46m 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.

1h 46m
Duration
64 mi
Distance
£44
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Hertford East to Reading train times

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 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 41m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 37m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 40m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 41m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 37m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 40m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 38m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 36m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 37m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 46m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 41m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 37m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 40m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 41m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 37m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 40m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 41m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 37m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 40m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 35m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want 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.

Map of how to get from Hertford East to Reading.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 64.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 46m

What companies run services between Hertford East, England and Reading, England?

You can take a train from Hertford East to Reading via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street Station, and London Paddington in around 1h 37m.

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