The average train between Reading and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) takes 51 min and the fastest train takes 41 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Reading to London Heathrow Airport (LHR). 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 20 minutes between Reading and London Heathrow Airport (LHR). The earliest departure is at 12:19 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 10:42 PM which arrives into London Heathrow Airport (LHR) at 11:41 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 51 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

49 min • 1 change

49 min • 1 change

42 min • 1 change

49 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Reading to London Heathrow Airport (LHR). However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at London Heathrow Airport (LHR) station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 51 min.
Reading to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station.
Book your Reading to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Heathrow Express.
The distance between Reading and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is 35.9 km. The road distance is 80 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 via London Paddington in around 57 min.