The average train between Reading and Hertford takes 1h 47m and the fastest train takes 1h 33m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Reading to Hertford. 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 Reading and Hertford. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Hertford at 6:24 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 1h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Hertford. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Hertford station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 47m.
Reading to Hertford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Hertford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Hertford North station.
Book your Reading to Hertford train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Northern.
The distance between Reading and Hertford is 72.3 km. The road distance is 97 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Hertford North via London Paddington, Liverpool Street Station, and Moorgate in around 1h 45m.
