The average train between Hampstead and Reading takes 1h 22m and the fastest train takes 1h 14m. There is an hourly train service from Hampstead to Reading. 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 hourly between Hampstead and Reading. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hampstead is at 11:13 PM which arrives into Reading at 7:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Tottenham Court Road station and take an average of 1h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Hampstead to Reading. However, there are services departing from Hampstead station and arriving at Reading station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 22m.
Hampstead to Reading train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Tottenham Court Rd station.
Hampstead to Reading train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Reading station.
The distance between Hampstead and Reading is 56 km. The road distance is 67 km.
Elizabeth Line (TfL) operates a train from Tottenham Court Rd to Reading every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £26–55 and the journey takes 59 min.
