The average train between Reading and Hayes takes 1h 15m and the fastest train takes 59 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Reading to Hayes. 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 20 minutes between Reading and Hayes. The earliest departure is at 4:18 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 8:37 PM which arrives into Hayes at 9:41 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 1h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


2h 7m • 2 changes


1h 51m • 2 changes


1h 46m • 2 changes


1h 10m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Hayes. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Hayes station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 15m.
Reading to Hayes train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Hayes train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bromley South station.
Book your Reading to Hayes train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between Reading and Hayes is 69.1 km. The road distance is 81 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Bromley South via London Paddington, Paddington station, Victoria station, and London Victoria in around 1h 31m.