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Outbound fromHeathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (Rail Station only) to Reading by train
It takes an average of 58m to travel from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (Rail Station only) to Reading by train, over a distance of around 22 miles (36 km). There are normally 71 trains per day travelling from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (Rail Station only) to Reading and tickets for this journey start from £22.70 when you book in advance.
| First train | 04:21 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 00:17 | |
| Departure station | Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (Rail Station only) | |
| Arrival station | Reading | |
| Journey time | From 44m | |
| Distance | 22 miles (36 km) | |
| Frequency | 71 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £22.70 | |
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How to travel from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (Rail Station only) to Reading by train
Want to find out more about taking the train from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (Rail Station only) to Reading? Look no further.
You'll usually find 71 trains per day running between Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (Rail Station only) and Reading, which usually take 58 minutes to complete the 22 miles (36 km) journey. It can take as little as 44 minutes on the fastest services though, if you want to get there as quickly as possible. Although there aren't any direct services on this line, it's still easy to travel to Reading by train, you'll just need to make 1 change along the way. Great Western Railway trains are the main operator of services on this route, so you're likely to travel with them for all or at least part of your journey to Reading.
Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to search for cheap ticket prices and we'll show you how much you can save. Tickets from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (Rail Station only) to Reading start from £22.70 when you book in advance. Travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard can also help you save.
Keen to book your train tickets to Reading? No need to wait, start a search with us today! If you want to find out a bit more about the journey first, you can find our train timetable with live train times above, and tips on booking cheap tickets and our FAQs further down the page.
FAQs about the train journey from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (Rail Station only) to Reading
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Cheap train tickets from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (Rail Station only) to Reading
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (Rail Station only) to Reading is right for you.
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National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
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