The average train between Reading and Highgate takes 1h 1m 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 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:12 PM which arrives into Highgate at 12:47 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 1h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


1h 42m • 2 changes


1h 21m • 2 changes


1h 4m • 2 changes


58 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 1h 1m.
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.
South Western Railway operates a train from Reading to London Waterloo every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £17–40 and the journey takes 1h 26m.