Reading to Harlow Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Harlow takes 1h 24m and the fastest train takes 1h 12m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Reading to Harlow. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 24m
Duration: 63 mi
Distance: £44
Average price: Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Train via London

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Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain Bristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Harlow Towntrain Stansted Express

1h 21m

£28–76

Reading to Harlow train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Reading and Harlow. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Harlow at 5:12 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 1h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

1:05 PM → 2:19 PM
1h 13m • 2 changes
1:35 PM → 2:49 PM
1h 13m • 2 changes
2:04 PM → 3:19 PM
1h 14m • 2 changes
2:36 PM → 3:49 PM
1h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

4:35 AM → 6:35 AM
2h • 2 changes
5:10 AM → 6:49 AM
1h 39m • 2 changes
6:00 AM → 7:19 AM
1h 18m • 2 changes
6:14 AM → 7:36 AM
1h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

4:55 AM → 6:49 AM
1h 54m • 2 changes
5:43 AM → 7:19 AM
1h 36m • 2 changes
6:20 AM → 7:49 AM
1h 29m • 2 changes
6:58 AM → 8:19 AM
1h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

6:53 AM → 8:49 AM
1h 56m • 2 changes
7:42 AM → 9:19 AM
1h 37m • 2 changes
8:20 AM → 9:49 AM
1h 29m • 2 changes
8:56 AM → 10:19 AM
1h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

4:35 AM → 6:35 AM
2h • 2 changes
5:10 AM → 6:49 AM
1h 39m • 2 changes
6:00 AM → 7:19 AM
1h 18m • 2 changes
6:14 AM → 7:36 AM
1h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

4:35 AM → 6:35 AM
2h • 2 changes
5:10 AM → 6:49 AM
1h 39m • 2 changes
6:00 AM → 7:19 AM
1h 18m • 2 changes
6:14 AM → 7:36 AM
1h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

4:35 AM → 6:35 AM
2h • 2 changes
5:10 AM → 6:49 AM
1h 39m • 2 changes
6:00 AM → 7:19 AM
1h 18m • 2 changes
6:14 AM → 7:36 AM
1h 21m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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