Reading to Harpenden Trains

Reading to Harpenden trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Harpenden takes 1h 21m and the fastest train takes 1h 9m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Reading to Harpenden. 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 21m
Duration: 65 mi
Distance: £46
Average price: Every 20 minutes
Frequency

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1h 16m

£31–76

Reading to Harpenden train times

Trains run every 20 minutes between Reading and Harpenden. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Harpenden at 5:47 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 1h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

11:12 PM → 5:47 AM
Arrives next day
6h 35m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

4:55 AM → 6:37 AM
1h 42m • 2 changes
5:43 AM → 7:17 AM
1h 34m • 2 changes
6:20 AM → 7:47 AM
1h 27m • 2 changes
6:50 AM → 8:00 AM
1h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:21 AM → 10:03 AM
1h 42m • 2 changes
8:56 AM → 10:17 AM
1h 21m • 2 changes
9:10 AM → 10:33 AM
1h 22m • 2 changes
9:29 AM → 10:47 AM
1h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

4:35 AM → 6:41 AM
2h 6m • 2 changes
5:10 AM → 6:51 AM
1h 41m • 2 changes
6:00 AM → 7:17 AM
1h 17m • 2 changes
6:14 AM → 7:32 AM
1h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

4:35 AM → 6:41 AM
2h 6m • 2 changes
5:10 AM → 6:51 AM
1h 41m • 2 changes
6:00 AM → 7:17 AM
1h 17m • 2 changes
6:14 AM → 7:32 AM
1h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

4:35 AM → 6:41 AM
2h 6m • 2 changes
5:10 AM → 6:51 AM
1h 41m • 2 changes
6:00 AM → 7:17 AM
1h 17m • 2 changes
6:14 AM → 7:32 AM
1h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

4:35 AM → 6:41 AM
2h 6m • 2 changes
5:10 AM → 6:51 AM
1h 41m • 2 changes
6:00 AM → 7:17 AM
1h 17m • 2 changes
6:14 AM → 7:32 AM
1h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

4:35 AM → 6:41 AM
2h 6m • 2 changes
5:10 AM → 6:51 AM
1h 41m • 2 changes
6:00 AM → 7:17 AM
1h 17m • 2 changes
6:14 AM → 7:32 AM
1h 17m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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