The average train between Reading and Hertfordshire takes 1h 25m and the fastest train takes 1h 4m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Reading to Hertfordshire. 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 Hertfordshire. The earliest departure is at 12:19 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:15 PM which arrives into Hertfordshire at 1:35 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 1h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Hertfordshire. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Hertfordshire station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 25m.
Reading to Hertfordshire train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Hertfordshire train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Welwyn Garden City station.
Book your Reading to Hertfordshire train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Reading and Hertfordshire is 65.1 km. The road distance is 94 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Welwyn Garden City via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 1h 29m.
