Hertford to Reading Trains

Trip Overview

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.

1h 42m
Duration: 61 mi
Distance: £43
Average price: Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Train via London

best

Take the train from Hertford North to Moorgatetrain Stevenage - Moorgate / ...
Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain London Paddington - Bristol Temple Meads / ...

1h 35m

£27–78

Hertford to Reading train times

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 11:46 PM which arrives into Reading at 6:23 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.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

7:16 PM → 8:53 PM
1h 37m • 2 changes
7:46 PM → 9:25 PM
1h 39m • 2 changes
8:16 PM → 9:54 PM
1h 38m • 2 changes
8:46 PM → 10:26 PM
1h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:16 AM → 6:51 AM
1h 35m • 2 changes
5:31 AM → 7:11 AM
1h 40m • 2 changes
5:46 AM → 7:23 AM
1h 37m • 2 changes
6:01 AM → 7:43 AM
1h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:16 AM → 6:51 AM
1h 35m • 2 changes
5:31 AM → 7:11 AM
1h 40m • 2 changes
5:46 AM → 7:23 AM
1h 37m • 2 changes
6:01 AM → 7:43 AM
1h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:16 AM → 6:51 AM
1h 35m • 2 changes
5:31 AM → 7:11 AM
1h 40m • 2 changes
5:46 AM → 7:23 AM
1h 37m • 2 changes
6:01 AM → 7:43 AM
1h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

5:16 AM → 7:11 AM
1h 55m • 2 changes
5:46 AM → 7:23 AM
1h 37m • 2 changes
6:16 AM → 7:53 AM
1h 37m • 2 changes
6:46 AM → 8:23 AM
1h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

6:16 AM → 8:11 AM
1h 55m • 2 changes
6:46 AM → 8:56 AM
2h 10m • 2 changes
7:16 AM → 9:07 AM
1h 51m • 2 changes
7:46 AM → 9:47 AM
2h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

5:16 AM → 6:51 AM
1h 35m • 2 changes
5:31 AM → 7:11 AM
1h 40m • 2 changes
5:46 AM → 7:23 AM
1h 37m • 2 changes
6:01 AM → 7:43 AM
1h 42m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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