The average train between Reading and Holborn takes 40 min and the fastest train takes 34 min. The train runs at least 5 times per hour from Reading to 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 Holborn. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:17 PM which arrives into Holborn at 12:22 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 40 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
1h 18m • 1 change
54 min • 1 change
46 min • 1 change
40 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Holborn. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Holborn station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40 min.
Reading to Holborn train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Holborn train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at London Paddington station.
Book your Reading to Holborn train tickets online with Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Reading and Holborn is 59.8 km. The road distance is 63 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Reading to London Paddington every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £15–30 and the journey takes 39 min. Elizabeth Line (TfL) also services this route every 4 hours.
