Hertfordshire to Reading Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Hertfordshire and Reading takes 1h 25m and the fastest train takes 1h 13m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Hertfordshire 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 25m
Duration: 59 mi
Distance: £41
Average price: Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Train via London

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Take the train from Welwyn Garden City to King's Crosstrain Cambridge - London Kings Cross / ...
Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain London Paddington - Bristol Temple Meads / ...

1h 9m

£27–73

Hertfordshire to Reading train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Hertfordshire and Reading. The earliest departure is at 12:28 AM at night, and the last departure from Hertfordshire is at 11:52 PM which arrives into Reading at 1:44 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 1h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

9:22 PM → 10:41 PM
1h 19m • 2 changes
9:52 PM → 11:25 PM
1h 33m • 2 changes
10:22 PM → 11:52 PM
1h 30m • 2 changes
10:52 PM → 12:33 AM
Arrives next day
1h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

4:00 AM → 6:16 AM
2h 16m • 2 changes
5:00 AM → 6:25 AM
1h 25m • 2 changes
5:19 AM → 6:51 AM
1h 32m • 2 changes
5:53 AM → 7:11 AM
1h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

4:00 AM → 6:16 AM
2h 16m • 2 changes
5:00 AM → 6:25 AM
1h 25m • 2 changes
5:19 AM → 6:51 AM
1h 32m • 2 changes
5:53 AM → 7:11 AM
1h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

4:00 AM → 6:15 AM
2h 15m • 2 changes
5:00 AM → 6:23 AM
1h 23m • 2 changes
5:17 AM → 6:44 AM
1h 27m • 2 changes
5:52 AM → 7:11 AM
1h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

12:28 AM → 7:18 AM
7h 49m • 2 changes
6:52 AM → 8:23 AM
1h 31m • 2 changes
7:44 AM → 8:57 AM
1h 13m • 2 changes
7:53 AM → 9:07 AM
1h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

4:00 AM → 6:16 AM
2h 16m • 2 changes
5:00 AM → 6:25 AM
1h 25m • 2 changes
5:17 AM → 6:51 AM
1h 34m • 2 changes
5:52 AM → 7:11 AM
1h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

4:34 AM → 6:16 AM
1h 41m • 2 changes
5:00 AM → 6:25 AM
1h 25m • 2 changes
5:17 AM → 6:51 AM
1h 34m • 2 changes
5:53 AM → 7:11 AM
1h 17m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Hertfordshire 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.

What companies run services between Hertfordshire, England and Reading, England?

You can take a train from Welwyn Garden City to Reading via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 1h 9m.

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