The average train between Reading and Hampstead takes 58 min and the fastest train takes 49 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Reading to Hampstead. 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 Reading and Hampstead. The earliest departure is at 10:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 7:19 PM which arrives into Hampstead at 8:22 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 58 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


51 min • 2 changes


54 min • 2 changes


55 min • 2 changes


53 min • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Hampstead. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Hampstead station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 58 min.
Reading to Hampstead train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Hampstead train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Hampstead station.
The distance between Reading and Hampstead is 56 km. The road distance is 67 km.
There is no direct connection from Reading to Hampstead. However, you can take the train to London Paddington, take the train to Tottenham Court Rd, walk to Tottenham Court Road station, then take the subway to Hampstead station.