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Trains from Hertford East (HFE) to Reading

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39

train journeys
per day

45

miles (72 kms)

2hrs 2 mins

fastest journey

05:25 / 23:54

first / last train

0

direct trains (3 or 4 changes)

4

operators run

5

routes

Trains from Hertford East (HFE) to Reading

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On a typical weekday there are 39 scheduled rail journeys between Hertford East and Reading , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 39 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Hertford East to Reading is approximately 45 miles (72 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 2hrs 15 mins.

London Overground, GWR, Abellio Greater Anglia, Elizabeth Line are the main train operating companies running services between Hertford East and Reading.

There are 5 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Hertford East to Reading. The fastest journey time on this route takes 2hrs 2 mins.

Map of the rail routes from Hertford East to Reading

Journeys from Hertford East to Reading Today

  • Mon 4th Nov
    05:25
    2 hrs 19 mins3 changes
    07:44
    Hertford East
    Reading
    Hertford East to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    06:07
    2 hrs 9 mins4 changes
    08:16
    Hertford East
    Reading
    Hertford East to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    06:21
    2 hrs 5 mins3 changes
    08:26
    Hertford East
    Reading
    Hertford East to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    06:45
    2 hrs 8 mins3 changes
    08:53
    Hertford East
    Reading
    Hertford East to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    07:21
    2 hrs 2 mins3 changes
    09:23
    Hertford East
    Reading
    Hertford East to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    07:51
    2 hrs 2 mins3 changes
    09:53
    Hertford East
    Reading
    Hertford East to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    08:14
    2 hrs 9 mins3 changes
    10:23
    Hertford East
    Reading
    Hertford East to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    08:39
    2 hrs 14 mins3 changes
    10:53
    Hertford East
    Reading
    Hertford East to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    09:09
    2 hrs 8 mins3 changes
    11:17
    Hertford East
    Reading
    Hertford East to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    09:39
    2 hrs 8 mins3 changes
    11:47
    Hertford East
    Reading
    Hertford East to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    10:09
    2 hrs 7 mins3 changes
    12:16
    Hertford East
    Reading
    Hertford East to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    10:39
    2 hrs 7 mins3 changes
    12:46
    Hertford East
    Reading
    Hertford East to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    11:09
    2 hrs 7 mins3 changes
    13:16
    Hertford East
    Reading
    Hertford East to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    11:39
    2 hrs 7 mins3 changes
    13:46
    Hertford East
    Reading
    Hertford East to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    12:09
    2 hrs 7 mins3 changes
    14:16
    Hertford East
    Reading
    Hertford East to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    12:39
    2 hrs 7 mins3 changes
    14:46
    Hertford East
    Reading
    Hertford East to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    13:09
    2 hrs 8 mins3 changes
    15:17
    Hertford East
    Reading
    Hertford East to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    13:39
    2 hrs 7 mins3 changes
    15:46
    Hertford East
    Reading
    Hertford East to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    14:09
    2 hrs 14 mins3 changes
    16:23
    Hertford East
    Reading
    Hertford East to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    14:39
    2 hrs 7 mins3 changes
    16:46
    Hertford East
    Reading
    Hertford East to Reading

About Hertford East Station

Station name Hertford East (HFE)
AddressHertford East station, Mill Road, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG14 1SB
Managed byLE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office HoursMonday to Friday 07:15 - 18:00
Saturday 07:40 - 14:30
Sunday Closed
Ticket on DepartureAvailable
From Ticket MachinesYes
From ticket officeYes

Other Facilities

ToiletsUnavailable
Baby changeUnavailable
ShowersUnavailable
Waiting RoomUnavailable
WiFiAvailable
ATM MachineUnavailable

About Reading Station

Station name Reading (RDG)
AddressReading station, Station Hill, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 1LZ
Managed byNR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office HoursMonday to Friday 06:15 - 22:00
Saturday 06:15 - 22:00
Sunday 07:15 - 22:00
Ticket on DepartureAvailable
From Ticket MachinesYes
From ticket officeYes

Other Facilities

ToiletsAvailable
Baby changeAvailable
ShowersUnavailable
Waiting RoomAvailable
WiFiAvailable
ATM MachineAvailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Hertford East and Reading

The travel time between Hertford East and Reading by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 2hrs 15 mins & the fastest journey takes 2hrs 2 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Hertford East and Reading vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 39 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:25, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:54.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Hertford East & Reading. owever, there are 39 possible journeys which require a change.

London Overground, GWR, Abellio Greater Anglia, Elizabeth Line are the main train operating companies running services between Hertford East and Reading.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Hertford East and Reading, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.