Reading to Hertfordshire Trains

Trip Overview

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.

1h 25m
Duration: 59 mi
Distance: £41
Average price: Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Train via London

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Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain Bristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
Take the train from King's Cross to Welwyn Garden Citytrain London Kings Cross - Letchworth Garden City / ...

1h 29m

£26–72

Reading to Hertfordshire train times

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 11:50 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.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

6:43 AM → 8:06 AM
1h 23m • 2 changes
7:20 AM → 8:36 AM
1h 15m • 2 changes
7:42 AM → 9:06 AM
1h 24m • 2 changes
8:18 AM → 9:38 AM
1h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

4:18 AM → 6:06 AM
1h 47m • 2 changes
4:35 AM → 6:36 AM
2h 1m • 2 changes
5:48 AM → 7:06 AM
1h 18m • 2 changes
6:14 AM → 7:36 AM
1h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

4:18 AM → 6:06 AM
1h 47m • 2 changes
4:35 AM → 6:36 AM
2h 1m • 2 changes
5:48 AM → 7:06 AM
1h 18m • 2 changes
6:14 AM → 7:36 AM
1h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

4:20 AM → 6:06 AM
1h 46m • 2 changes
4:55 AM → 6:36 AM
1h 41m • 2 changes
6:20 AM → 7:36 AM
1h 16m • 2 changes
6:50 AM → 8:06 AM
1h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

12:19 AM → 7:38 AM
8h 19m • 2 changes
6:53 AM → 8:36 AM
1h 43m • 2 changes
7:42 AM → 9:36 AM
1h 54m • 2 changes
9:10 AM → 10:36 AM
1h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

4:18 AM → 6:06 AM
1h 48m • 2 changes
4:35 AM → 6:36 AM
2h 1m • 2 changes
5:48 AM → 7:06 AM
1h 18m • 2 changes
6:14 AM → 7:36 AM
1h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

4:18 AM → 6:06 AM
1h 47m • 2 changes
4:35 AM → 6:36 AM
2h 1m • 2 changes
5:48 AM → 7:06 AM
1h 18m • 2 changes
6:14 AM → 7:36 AM
1h 21m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Reading to Hertfordshire? 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 Reading, England and Hertfordshire, England?

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.

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