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The cheapest and fastest trains from Reading to Borehamwood
Showing times and prices for 06 Nov
Cheapest price
£38
Average price
£38
Fastest journey
1 h 4 m
Average duration
1 h 6 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
53 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Reading to Borehamwood is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Reading to Borehamwood will cost around £38 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £38.
Fast trains
To travel from Reading to Borehamwood you need to make at least 2 changes.
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08:241h39
Reading10:03Borehamwood
£381One-way
2 changes
09:591h43
Reading11:42Borehamwood
£381One-way
2 changes
10:291h43
Reading12:12Borehamwood
£381One-way
2 changes
10:591h43
Reading12:42Borehamwood
£381One-way
2 changes
13:591h43
Reading15:42Borehamwood
£381One-way
2 changes
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14:591h04
Reading16:03Borehamwood
£551One-way
2 changes
09:281h05
Reading10:33Borehamwood
£551One-way
2 changes
11:271h06
Reading12:33Borehamwood
£551One-way
2 changes
14:271h06
Reading15:33Borehamwood
£551One-way
2 changes
07:021h08
Reading08:10Borehamwood
£551One-way
2 changes
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Reading to Borehamwood
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Reading to Borehamwood run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £36 if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 53 km |
Average train duration 1h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price £36 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 1h 50m |
First train 00:03 |
Last train 23:57 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Train companies: Thameslink, Great Western Rail, Elizabeth Line (TfL), Great Western Railway (GWR) from Reading to Borehamwood trainsThameslink, Great Western Rail, Elizabeth Line (TfL), Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Reading and Borehamwood from £36. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Great Western Rail
About
Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 37m
Cheapest Price
£36
Great Western Rail frequency
4 a day
Luggage included
Two pieces of luggage and one piece of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservations available for a fee. Free in First Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
Thameslink
About
Thameslink is a train service that operates in the United Kingdom. It is operated by Govia Thameslink Railway and serves the counties of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, London, and Surrey. The trains run from early morning until late at night, with some services running 24 hours a day. There are a variety of train types available, including Class 700 Desiro City, Class 377 Electrostar, Class 387/1 Electrostar, and Class 319/0. Ticket types include Anytime, Off-Peak, Super Off-Peak, and Advance. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. The most popular routes for Thameslink are London to Brighton, London to Bedford, and London to Luton.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 4m
Cheapest Price
£37
Thameslink frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund available if service is canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on some routes offering drinks and snacks
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets free of charge. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
Elizabeth Line (TfL)
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 39m
Cheapest Price
£38
Elizabeth Line (TfL) frequency
7 a day
Great Western Railway (GWR)
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 4m
Cheapest Price
£55
Great Western Railway (GWR) frequency
44 a day
FAQs: Reading to Borehamwood train
FAQs: Travel by train from Reading to Borehamwood easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Reading to Borehamwood.
The train distance from Reading to Borehamwood is 53 km.
The train journey from Reading to Borehamwood covers a distance of 53 km and takes approximately 1h 50m. Trains run 5 per day.
The first train from Reading to Borehamwood leaves at 0:03.
The last train from Reading to Borehamwood departs at 23:57.
Trains from Reading to Borehamwood run approximately 5 times per day.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Reading to Borehamwood.
There is no night train service from Reading to Borehamwood.
Booking trains from Reading to Borehamwood in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The cost of a train ticket from Reading to Borehamwood can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £36, while the average price tends to be around £37.
The cheapest way to get from Reading to Borehamwood is by train, costing approximately £36.
The train station in Reading that goes to Borehamwood is Reading station (RDG), and it arrives at Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS).
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Reading to Borehamwood.
Yes, you can take the train from Reading to Borehamwood.
To travel from Reading to Borehamwood, you can take a train.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Reading and Borehamwood
Reading
Borehamwood
The major train station for departures in Reading is Reading. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Reading for your trip from Reading to Borehamwood.
Amenities at train station
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 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
Parking
- Car Park: Multi Storey Car Park
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- Toilets Location: Toilets are located on Station Platforms and in The Brunel Arcade building
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Front of station, underground short stay car park and long stay car park.
- Storage CCTV: No
Public transport options for Reading
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the North side of the station
The major train station for arrivals in Borehamwood is Elstree & Borehamwood. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Elstree & Borehamwood for your journey to Borehamwood from Reading.
Amenities at train station
WifiShoppingParkingDiningAccessibilityWCLounge
Lost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:30 Saturday 06:00 - 20:30 Sunday 06:30 - 21:15
Shopping
- Type of shops available: Convenience store, coffee shop
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free access to all platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office.
- 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
WC
- Toilets Location: Booking hall, main concourse
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting rooms are available on each platform
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Outside main entrance near the car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
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