The average train between Reading and High Holborn takes 40 min and the fastest train takes 34 min. The train runs at least 5 times per hour from Reading to High Holborn. 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 15 minutes between Reading and High Holborn. The earliest departure is at 3:05 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Reading is at 10:46 PM which arrives into High Holborn at 11:34 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 40 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

36 min • 1 change

36 min • 1 change

35 min • 1 change

44 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Reading to High Holborn. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at High Holborn station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40 min.
Reading to High Holborn train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to High Holborn train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
Book your Reading to High Holborn train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and London Underground (Tube).
The distance between Reading and High Holborn is 59.3 km. The road distance is 62 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Reading to London Paddington every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £15–35 and the journey takes 37 min. Elizabeth Line (TfL) also services this route 5 times a day.