The average train between Reading and Hertford East takes 1h 50m and the fastest train takes 1h 35m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Reading to Hertford East. 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 East. The earliest departure is at 4:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Hertford East at 6:27 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 1h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Hertford East. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Hertford East station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.
Reading to Hertford East train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Hertford East train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Hertford East station.
Book your Reading to Hertford East train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Reading and Hertford East is 72.8 km. The road distance is 103 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Hertford East via London Paddington, Liverpool Street Station, and London Liverpool Street in around 2h 9m.
