The average train between Reading and Harpsden takes 28 min and the fastest train takes 21 min. There is an hourly train service from Reading to Harpsden. 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 hourly between Reading and Harpsden. The earliest departure is at 5:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Harpsden at 12:14 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 28 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Harpsden. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Harpsden station via Twyford Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28 min.
Reading to Harpsden train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Harpsden train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Henley-on-Thames station.
Book your Reading to Harpsden train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Elizabeth Line (TfL).
The distance between Reading and Harpsden is 8.3 km. The road distance is 15 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Henley-on-Thames via Twyford in around 38 min.