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.
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 11:36 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.
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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Harlow. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Harlow station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 24m.
Reading to Harlow train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Harlow train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Harlow Town station.
Book your Reading to Harlow train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Reading and Harlow is 82.8 km. The road distance is 101 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Harlow Town via London Paddington, Liverpool Street Station, and London Liverpool Street in around 1h 33m.
