The average train between Hertford and Reading takes 1h 42m and the fastest train takes 1h 33m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Hertford 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 every 30 minutes between Hertford and Reading. The earliest departure is at 5:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hertford is at 11:16 PM which arrives into Reading at 1:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Moorgate and take an average of 1h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Hertford to Reading. However, there are services departing from Hertford station and arriving at Reading station via Moorgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 42m.
Hertford to Reading train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Hertford North station.
Hertford to Reading train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Hertford to Reading train tickets online with Great Northern, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Hertford and Reading is 72.3 km. The road distance is 97 km.
You can take a train from Hertford North to Reading via Moorgate, Liverpool Street Station, and London Paddington in around 1h 49m.
