The average train between Heathrow Terminals 5 and Reading takes 55 min and the fastest train takes 47 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Heathrow Terminals 5 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 Heathrow Terminals 5 and Reading. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Heathrow Terminals 5 is at 5:42 PM which arrives into Reading at 6:34 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 55 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
1h 37m • 1 change
49 min • 1 change
57 min • 1 change
54 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Heathrow Terminals 5 to Reading. However, there are services departing from Heathrow Terminals 5 station and arriving at Reading station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 55 min.
Heathrow Terminals 5 to Reading train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Heathrow Terminal 5 station.
Heathrow Terminals 5 to Reading train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Reading station.
Book your Heathrow Terminals 5 to Reading train tickets online with Elizabeth Line (TfL), Great Western Railway (GWR) and Heathrow Express.
The distance between Heathrow Terminals 5 and Reading is 33.5 km. The road distance is 83 km.
You can take a train from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading via London Paddington in around 59 min.
