The average train between Banstead and Reading takes 2h 27m and the fastest train takes 1h 53m. There is an hourly train service from Banstead 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 Banstead and Reading. The earliest departure is at 6:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Banstead is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Reading at 1:04 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Banstead to Reading. However, there are services departing from Banstead station and arriving at Reading station via Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.
Banstead to Reading train services, operated by Southern, depart from Banstead station.
Banstead to Reading train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Banstead to Reading train tickets online with Southern and South Western Railway.
The distance between Banstead and Reading is 55.1 km. The road distance is 87 km.
You can take a train from Banstead to Reading via Clapham Junction in around 2h 21m.