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Reading to Elstree Train Route Details

First train

04:35

Last train

23:36

Departure city

Reading

Arrival city

Elstree

Journey time

1h 20m

Distance

51 km

Price

€38.21*

Train operators

Elizabeth line, Great Western Railway, Thameslink

What are the next train times from Reading to Elstree?

Check all Reading to Elstree journeys scheduled for today, complete with key details such as train times, whether the service is direct, total travel time, and the train operator - everything you need to travel today

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Departure	Arrival	Find Tickets
03:54 2h 27m, 1 change Reading	06:21 Elstree & Borehamwood	Find Tickets
04:35 2h 1m, 2 change Reading	06:36 Elstree & Borehamwood	Find Tickets
05:10 1h 47m, 2 change Reading	06:57 Elstree & Borehamwood	Find Tickets
05:45 1h 42m, 1 change Reading	07:27 Elstree & Borehamwood	Find Tickets
05:48 1h 31m, 2 change Reading	07:19 Elstree & Borehamwood	Find Tickets
06:00 1h 34m, 2 change Reading	07:34 Paris	Find Tickets

How to book cheap train tickets from Reading to Elstree

Season tickets for frequent travelers

If you make the journey between Reading and Elstree on a weekly, monthly, or yearly basis, a season ticket is well worth considering. It gives you unlimited travel between the two stations at set times for 1 fixed cost, helping you save money while avoiding the hassle of buying separate tickets each time.

Travel during Off-Peak train times

For a quieter, better-value trip, try to travel during Off-Peak hours rather than the busiest weekday periods. Although exact times can vary between train companies, the general rule is to avoid the 6:30 AM–09:30 AM and 4:00 PM–7:00 PM windows. At weekends and on bank holidays, Off-Peak pricing typically applies throughout the entire day.

Using a Railcard for 1/3 off

Save money on your journeys by choosing from a variety of Railcards, most of which give you 1/3 off standard fares. Options include the 16-25, 26-30, Family & Friends, Two Together, Network and Senior Railcards, plus the 16-17 Saver which offers 50% off. You can buy and store them digitally in your Trip.com app, so big savings are always just a tap away.

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Reading to Elstree Train Route Details

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