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Trains from Hertford North (HFN) to Reading

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54

train journeys
per day

44

miles (71 kms)

1hrs 39 mins

fastest journey

04:35 / 00:20

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

4

operators run

4

routes

Trains from Hertford North (HFN) to Reading

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On a typical weekday there are 54 scheduled rail journeys between Hertford North and Reading , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 54 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Hertford North to Reading is approximately 44 miles (71 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 2hrs.

GWR, Great Northern, Elizabeth Line, Thameslink are the main train operating companies running services between Hertford North and Reading.

There are 4 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Hertford North to Reading. The fastest journey time on this route takes 1hrs 39 mins.

Map of the rail routes from Hertford North to Reading

Journeys from Hertford North to Reading Today

  • Mon 4th Nov
    04:35
    2 hrs 16 mins2 changes
    06:51
    Hertford North
    Reading
    Hertford North to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    05:12
    1 hrs 59 mins3 changes
    07:11
    Hertford North
    Reading
    Hertford North to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    05:27
    1 hrs 59 mins3 changes
    07:26
    Hertford North
    Reading
    Hertford North to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    05:42
    2 hrs 2 mins3 changes
    07:44
    Hertford North
    Reading
    Hertford North to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    06:12
    1 hrs 59 mins3 changes
    08:11
    Hertford North
    Reading
    Hertford North to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    06:35
    1 hrs 51 mins3 changes
    08:26
    Hertford North
    Reading
    Hertford North to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    06:42
    1 hrs 59 mins3 changes
    08:41
    Hertford North
    Reading
    Hertford North to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    07:10
    1 hrs 45 mins3 changes
    08:55
    Hertford North
    Reading
    Hertford North to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    07:40
    1 hrs 47 mins3 changes
    09:27
    Hertford North
    Reading
    Hertford North to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    08:05
    1 hrs 50 mins3 changes
    09:55
    Hertford North
    Reading
    Hertford North to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    08:12
    1 hrs 59 mins3 changes
    10:11
    Hertford North
    Reading
    Hertford North to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    08:35
    1 hrs 51 mins3 changes
    10:26
    Hertford North
    Reading
    Hertford North to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    08:42
    1 hrs 56 mins3 changes
    10:38
    Hertford North
    Reading
    Hertford North to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    09:05
    1 hrs 50 mins3 changes
    10:55
    Hertford North
    Reading
    Hertford North to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    09:14
    1 hrs 57 mins3 changes
    11:11
    Hertford North
    Reading
    Hertford North to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    09:35
    1 hrs 51 mins3 changes
    11:26
    Hertford North
    Reading
    Hertford North to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    09:35
    2 hrs 5 mins2 changes
    11:40
    Hertford North
    Reading
    Hertford North to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    09:44
    1 hrs 56 mins3 changes
    11:40
    Hertford North
    Reading
    Hertford North to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    10:05
    1 hrs 50 mins3 changes
    11:55
    Hertford North
    Reading
    Hertford North to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    10:30
    1 hrs 41 mins3 changes
    12:11
    Hertford North
    Reading
    Hertford North to Reading

About Hertford North Station

Station name Hertford North (HFN)
AddressHertford North station, North Road, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG14 1NB
Managed byGN

Ticket Office

Ticket Office HoursMonday to Friday 06:40 - 19:00
Saturday 07:45 - 14:10
Sunday Closed
Ticket on DepartureAvailable
From Ticket MachinesYes
From ticket officeYes

Other Facilities

ToiletsAvailable
Baby changeAvailable
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 North and Reading

The travel time between Hertford North and Reading by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 2hrs & the fastest journey takes 1hrs 39 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Hertford North and Reading vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 54 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 04:35, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:20.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Hertford North & Reading. owever, there are 54 possible journeys which require a change.

GWR, Great Northern, Elizabeth Line, Thameslink are the main train operating companies running services between Hertford North and Reading.

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