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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Harpenden to Reading
Cheapest price
£45
Average price
£45
Fastest journey
1 h 47 m
Average duration
1 h 47 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
58 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Harpenden to Reading is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Harpenden to Reading will cost around £45 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £45.
Of the 1 trains that leave Harpenden for Reading every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 58 km distance in an average of 1 h 47 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 47 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 47 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 Harpenden to Reading
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Harpenden to Reading among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 4m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £15, and a train costs an average of £44.
Distance: 58 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£45 Average Price | £15 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 34m Average total duration Fastest 1h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 5m Average total duration 7h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Harpenden to Reading train times
The table below shows live departures for Harpenden to Reading trains for today, Friday 7 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07:52 Harpenden | 1h31 | 09:23 Reading | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 8 November | |||||
| 03:58 Harpenden | 1h47 | 05:45 Reading | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Harpenden to Reading
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Harpenden to Reading run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £44 but you can travel from only £15 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:19, the last at 23:12. The fastest train covers the 58 km distance in 1h 31m.
Distance 58 km |
Average train duration 1h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price £44 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 1h 31m |
First train 00:19 |
Last train 23:12 |
Train companies: Thameslink from Harpenden to Reading trainsThameslink trains will get you between Harpenden and Reading from £15. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Harpenden to Reading train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Harpenden to Reading by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Reading, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Harpenden and Reading
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- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 20:15 Saturday 06:15 - 19:15 Sunday 07:15 - 20:15
- Type of shops available: Coffee shop
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Taxi: YES
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to all platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is the front of the station Ticket Office entrance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Thameslink ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Platform 4
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting areas are available on platform 1, 2 and 3
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1 and 4 and station car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
ShoppingParkingDining
ATMAccessibilityWC
HotelLoungeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
- 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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