First train | 04:56 | |
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Last train | 12:26 | |
Departure station | Harold Wood | |
Arrival station | Reading West | |
Journey time | From 1h 39m | |
Distance | 53 miles (86 km) | |
Changes | 2 changes | |
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Thinking about taking the train from Harold Wood to Reading West? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 1 hour 42 minutes to travel the 53 miles (86 km) from Harold Wood to Reading West by train, although you can get there in as little as 1 hour 39 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 0 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 2 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. As the main train operator on this route, you'll probably be travelling with Great Western Railway for all or at least part of your journey to Reading West.
Book train tickets from Harold Wood to Reading West in advance instead of buying them on the day and you'll snap up the cheapest fares. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Reading West by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
The fastest journey time by train from Harold Wood to Reading West is 1 hour and 39 minutes.
No, there are no direct train services from Harold Wood to Reading West. Travelling from Harold Wood to Reading West by train will require a minimum of 2 changes.
The first train from Harold Wood to Reading West leaves at 04:56. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.
The last train from Harold Wood to Reading West leaves at 12:26. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.
Trains travelling from Harold Wood to Reading West cover a distance of around 53 miles (86 km) during the journey.
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