The average train between High Holborn and Reading takes 37 min and the fastest train takes 34 min. The train runs at least 6 times per hour from High Holborn 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 10 minutes between High Holborn and Reading. The earliest departure is at 8:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from High Holborn is at 1:11 PM which arrives into Reading at 1:46 PM. All services require a transfer at Holborn station and take an average of 37 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

34 min • 1 change

35 min • 1 change

34 min • 1 change

34 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from High Holborn to Reading. However, there are services departing from High Holborn station and arriving at Reading station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37 min.
High Holborn to Reading train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from London Paddington station.
High Holborn to Reading train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Reading station.
Book your High Holborn to Reading train tickets online with London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between High Holborn and Reading is 59.3 km. The road distance is 62 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Reading every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £16–30 and the journey takes 36 min. Elizabeth Line (TfL) also services this route every 4 hours.