Taking the train from Hemel Hempstead to Reading

Ready to book a trip from Hemel Hempstead to Reading by train? Let this guide make the process smooth, easy and truly enjoyable. Because trains make ‘getting there’ part of the fun.

Train cost between Hemel Hempstead to Reading

Getting from Hemel Hempstead to Reading by rail typically costs £37.20, 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.

  • 58 trains run along this route each day.

  • Trains leave the station every 13 minutes.

Train duration for trips from Hemel Hempstead to Reading

The swiftest journey time on this route is 1 hour and 33 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

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Frequently asked questions

How far is Hemel Hempstead to Reading by train?

The distance between Hemel Hempstead and Reading is 46 kilometres.

How much does it cost to go from Hemel Hempstead to Reading by train?

The cheapest fare for this route is £37.20. When booking 30 days in advance, tickets cost . A ticket bought 7 days before travel typically costs .

When do tickets go on sale for trains travelling from Hemel Hempstead to Reading?

Tickets for this journey become available 3 months ahead of the travel date.

What’s the travel time from Hemel Hempstead to Reading by train?

The shortest trip is 1 hour and 33 minutes.