The average train between Reading and Haarlem takes 7h 6m and the fastest train takes 5h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Reading to Haarlem. 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 4 times a day between Reading and Haarlem. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 6:46 PM which arrives into Haarlem at 10:06 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 7h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Haarlem. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Haarlem station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.
Reading to Haarlem train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Haarlem train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Haarlem station.
Book your Reading to Haarlem train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Reading and Haarlem is 398 km. The road distance is 637 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Haarlem via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Rotterdam Centraal in around 6h 33m.