The average train between Reading and Harpenden takes 1h 20m and the fastest train takes 1h 9m. The train runs at least 2 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.
Trains run every 30 minutes between Reading and Harpenden. The earliest departure is at 4:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:12 PM which arrives into Harpenden at 12:44 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 1h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
1h 42m • 2 changes
1h 34m • 2 changes
1h 27m • 2 changes
1h 10m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Harpenden. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Harpenden station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 20m.
Reading to Harpenden train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Harpenden train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Harpenden station.
Book your Reading to Harpenden train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Thameslink.
The distance between Reading and Harpenden is 58.3 km. The road distance is 104 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Harpenden via London Paddington, Farringdon Without, and Farringdon in around 1h 27m.
