The average train between Reading and Highgate takes 59 min and the fastest train takes 51 min. The train runs at least 4 times per hour from Reading to Highgate. 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 Highgate. The earliest departure is at 6:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 3:12 PM which arrives into Highgate at 4:12 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 59 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


54 min • 2 changes


1h 2m • 2 changes


54 min • 2 changes


57 min • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Highgate. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Highgate station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 59 min.
Reading to Highgate train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Highgate train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Highgate station.
The distance between Reading and Highgate is 58.1 km. The road distance is 68 km.
There is no direct connection from Reading to Highgate. However, you can take the train to London Paddington, take the train to Tottenham Court Rd, walk to Tottenham Court Road station, then take the subway to Highgate station. Alternatively, you can take a train from Reading to Highgate station via Tottenham Court Road Station and Tottenham Court Road station in around 1h 19m.