The average train between Banbury and Reading takes 45 min and the fastest train takes 41 min. There is an hourly train service from Banbury to Reading. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Banbury and Reading. The earliest departure is at 6:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Banbury is at 10:55 PM which arrives into Reading at 11:38 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 45 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Banbury station and arriving at Reading station. Services depart hourly, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 45 min.
Banbury to Reading train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Banbury station.
Banbury to Reading train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Banbury to Reading train tickets online with Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Banbury and Reading is 72.2 km. The road distance is 80 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Banbury to Reading hourly. Tickets cost £25–40 and the journey takes 45 min. Great Western Railway (GWR) also services this route 5 times a week.