The average train between Harpenden and Reading takes 1h 19m and the fastest train takes 1h 10m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Harpenden 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 Harpenden and Reading. The earliest departure is at 9:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Harpenden is at 9:52 PM which arrives into Reading at 11:25 PM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 1h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
1h 15m • 2 changes
1h 19m • 2 changes
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1h 15m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Harpenden to Reading. However, there are services departing from Harpenden station and arriving at Reading station via Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 19m.
Harpenden to Reading train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Harpenden station.
Harpenden to Reading train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Harpenden to Reading train tickets online with Thameslink, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Harpenden and Reading is 58.3 km. The road distance is 104 km.
You can take a train from Harpenden to Reading via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, and London Paddington in around 1h 23m.
