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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Train | Reading | Iver | Cheapest | ||||
| Train | Reading | West Drayton | Fastest | ||||
| Train | Reading | Heathrow Terminals 2 and 3 | No tags | ||||
 | Train | Reading | Ashford (Surrey) | No tags | ||||
| Train | Reading | Heathrow Terminals 2 and 3 | No tags |
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Reading to Heathrow by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much does a train ticket cost from Reading to Heathrow?
The cheapest train tickets from Reading to Heathrow start from £17. The average price for this train route is around £20. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Reading to Heathrow?
The average train journey time from Reading to Heathrow is 37m, covering a distance of 22 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 26m and is operated by Elizabeth Line.
Which train operators serve the Reading to Heathrow route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 39 trains available per day, including services from Elizabeth Line, South Western Railway, Great Western Railway.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Reading to Heathrow?
The earliest train from Reading to Heathrow departs at 07:06. And the latest train departs at 21:59.
Which is the best train operator from Reading to Heathrow?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Elizabeth Line, with an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Reading to Heathrow?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Elizabeth Line has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Reading to Heathrow?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Great Western Railway, with a punctuality rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Reading to Heathrow?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Elizabeth Line, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Reading to Heathrow was searched and found on 10 Dec 2025 with a price of £16To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Reading to Heathrow as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £16 to £79 for a train ticket from Reading to Heathrow based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £16, which is on 2025-12-12.
Usually Elizabeth Line will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
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