The average train between Hayes and Reading takes 1h 35m and the fastest train takes 1h 25m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Hayes 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 Hayes and Reading. The earliest departure is at 5:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hayes is at 10:28 PM which arrives into Reading at 12:48 AM. All services require a transfer at London Charing Cross and take an average of 1h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


1h 38m • 2 changes


1h 44m • 2 changes


1h 32m • 2 changes


1h 27m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Hayes to Reading. However, there are services departing from Hayes station and arriving at Reading station via London Charing Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 35m.
Hayes to Reading train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Hayes (Kent) station.
Hayes to Reading train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Hayes to Reading train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Hayes and Reading is 69.1 km. The road distance is 85 km.
You can take a train from Hayes (Kent) to Reading via London Charing Cross, Charing Cross station, Paddington station, and London Paddington in around 1h 37m.