Hemel Hempstead to Reading by train

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Overview: trains from Hemel Hempstead to Reading

Find the key information for travelling by train from Hemel Hempstead to Reading, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 04:13 View journey
Last train 23:54 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 1hr 34m View journey
Distance (km) 46
Trains / day 61 View all
Cheapest journey CA$69.75 View journey
Avg journey time 1hr 49m
Train operators 11

Taking the train from Hemel Hempstead to Reading

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Train cost between Hemel Hempstead to Reading

Getting from Hemel Hempstead to Reading by rail typically costs CA$69.75, but runs about if booked a month in advance. If you wait until 7 days before departure, prices increase to . Booking as early as possible helps you find the lowest cost tickets, but that’s not the only way to save.

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Hemel Hempstead to Reading train schedule

  • The earliest weekday train along this route departs at 05:54.

  • The latest weekday train along this route departs at 23:47.

  • The earliest weekend train along this route departs at 04:13.

  • The latest weekend train along this route departs at 23:54.

  • 61 trains run along this route each day.

  • Trains leave the station every 11 minutes.

Train duration for trips from Hemel Hempstead to Reading

The swiftest journey time on this route is 1 hour and 34 minutes, crossing a total distance of 46 kilometres.

How far in advance Hemel Hempstead and Reading tickets go on sale

Tickets for travel between Hemel Hempstead and Reading are available 3 months in advance. To be notified by email when a certain travel date goes on sale, set up a booking alert.

More information on train travel from Hemel Hempstead to Reading

Want to know more about train travel in Europe? Explore our help articles for guidance on booking, travel discounts, class of service and much more. Need some travel inspiration? Check out our Reading city guide to get you started.

FAQs about the train journey from Hemel Hempstead to Reading

Want to know more about your journey from Hemel Hempstead to Reading? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The distance between Hemel Hempstead and Reading is 46 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.