The cheapest and fastest trains from Hanwell to Reading
Cheapest price
£24
Average price
£25
Fastest journey
47 m
Average duration
49 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
44 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hanwell to Reading is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hanwell to Reading will cost around £25 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £24.
Of the 3 trains that leave Hanwell for Reading every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 44 km distance in an average of 49 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 47 m .
The slowest trains will take 54 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.






Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Hanwell to Reading
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hanwell to Reading among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 44m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £10, and a train costs an average of £23.
Distance: 44 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
|---|---|
£25 Average Price | £10 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 14m Average total duration Fastest 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 55m Average total duration 1h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Hanwell to Reading train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 04:17 Hanwell | 0h54 | 05:11 Reading | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 04:53 Hanwell | 0h47 | 05:40 Reading | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:23 Hanwell | 0h47 | 11:10 Reading | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Hanwell to Reading
Distance 44 km |
Average train duration 44m |
Cheapest ticket price £23 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 47m |
First train 00:19 |
Last train 23:50 |
Train companies: Tfl Rail, Elizabeth Line from Hanwell to Reading trainsTfl Rail, Elizabeth Line trains will get you between Hanwell and Reading from £10. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Tfl Rail
Elizabeth Line
FAQs: Hanwell to Reading train

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Important Stations and Airports in Hanwell and Reading
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 12:20 Saturday 06:30 - 13:00 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Accessibility Category A. This station has step-free access to all platforms Staff ramp assistance is always available. Accessible seating is available on platforms 3&4.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: Located on platform 3 inside the waiting room. Male and Female toilets located on Campbell road entrance.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: Accessible waiting rooms with automatic door opening are located on platforms 2&3.
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Cycle storage is located at both entrances to the station.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0343 222 1234
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:15 - 22:45 Saturday 05:30 - 22:45 Sunday 07:15 - 22:45 Please note: Reservations and tickets requiring reservations are sold at the following times only: Mon - Sat 08:00 - 20:00 and Sun 09:00 - 20:00
- Car Park: Multi Storey Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: platforms can be reached via lift and bridge, ticket office is step free.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Accessible low-level Pay Phone is available at the station main concourse. Please request staff assistance if you need to.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxi are available at the station entrance. please request staff assistance if you need to.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office and at the car park.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Toilets are located on Station Platforms and in The Brunel Arcade building
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Front of station, underground short stay car park and long stay car park.
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the North side of the station
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