The average train between Heston and Reading takes 1h 6m and the fastest train takes 54 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Heston 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 Heston and Reading. The earliest departure is at 12:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Heston is at 11:46 PM which arrives into Reading at 1:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Heathrow Terminals 1-2-3 station and take an average of 1h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Heston to Reading. However, there are services departing from Heston station and arriving at Reading station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 6m.
Heston to Reading train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station.
Heston to Reading train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Reading station.
The distance between Heston and Reading is 41.4 km. The road distance is 86 km.
You can take a subway from Hounslow West Station to Reading via Heathrow Terminals 1-2-3 station, Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, and London Paddington in around 1h 12m.