The average train between Heathrow and Reading takes 48 min and the fastest train takes 44 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Heathrow 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 30 minutes between Heathrow and Reading. The earliest departure is at 12:13 AM at night, and the last departure from Heathrow is at 10:51 PM which arrives into Reading at 11:41 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 48 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Heathrow to Reading. However, there are services departing from Heathrow station and arriving at Reading station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 48 min.
Heathrow to Reading train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Hayes And Harlington Station.
Heathrow to Reading train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Reading station.
Book your Heathrow to Reading train tickets online with Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Heathrow and Reading is 35.9 km. The road distance is 46 km.
Elizabeth Line (TfL) operates a train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Reading every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £17–35 and the journey takes 35 min. Great Western Railway (GWR) also services this route 3 times a day.
