The average train between Harrogate and Reading takes 3h 50m and the fastest train takes 3h 25m. There is an hourly train service from Harrogate 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 Harrogate and Reading. The earliest departure is at 7:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Harrogate is at 10:12 PM which arrives into Reading at 10:47 AM. All services require a transfer at York and take an average of 3h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Harrogate to Reading. However, there are services departing from Harrogate station and arriving at Reading station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
Harrogate to Reading train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from York station.
Harrogate to Reading train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Harrogate to Reading train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Harrogate and Reading is 284.4 km. The road distance is 396 km.
You can take a train from Harrogate to Reading via York, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 3h 33m.