The average train between Harlow and Reading takes 1h 24m and the fastest train takes 1h 15m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Harlow 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 every 20 minutes between Harlow and Reading. The earliest departure is at 5:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Harlow is at 11:37 PM which arrives into Reading at 1:45 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 1h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Harlow to Reading. However, there are services departing from Harlow station and arriving at Reading station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 24m.
Harlow to Reading train services, operated by Stansted Express, depart from Harlow Town station.
Harlow to Reading train services, operated by Stansted Express, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Harlow to Reading train tickets online with Stansted Express, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Harlow and Reading is 82.8 km. The road distance is 101 km.
You can take a train from Harlow Town to Reading via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street Station, and London Paddington in around 1h 34m.
