The average train between Reading and Heathrow takes 51 min and the fastest train takes 41 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Reading to Heathrow. 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 Heathrow. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 9:50 PM which arrives into Heathrow at 10:40 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 51 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
1h 21m • 1 change
1h 18m • 1 change
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1h 12m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Heathrow. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Heathrow station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 51 min.
Reading to Heathrow train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Heathrow train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station.
Book your Reading to Heathrow train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Heathrow Express and Elizabeth Line (TfL).
The distance between Reading and Heathrow is 35.9 km. The road distance is 80 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 via London Paddington in around 58 min.
