Train Barking to Reading from £43 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Barking and Reading takes 1h 18m and the fastest train takes 1h 11m. The train runs at least 4 times per hour from Barking 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.

1h 18m
Duration: 48 mi
Distance: £43
Average price: Every 15 minutes
Frequency

Subway, train via London Paddington

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1h 25m

£27–89

Barking to Reading train times

Trains run every 15 minutes between Barking and Reading. The earliest departure is at 5:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barking is at 11:59 PM which arrives into Reading at 1:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Paddington and take an average of 1h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, April 27, 2026

11:09 PM → 12:48 AM
Arrives next day
1h 39m • 1 change
11:39 PM → 1:14 AM
Arrives next day
1h 35m • 1 change
11:59 PM → 1:45 AM
Arrives next day
1h 46m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

5:02 AM → 6:16 AM
1h 14m • 1 change
5:38 AM → 6:51 AM
1h 13m • 1 change
5:54 AM → 7:11 AM
1h 17m • 1 change
6:03 AM → 7:23 AM
1h 20m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Barking to Reading? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Barking to Reading.

Launch map view

Distance: 47.8 mi
Duration: 1h 18m

What companies run services between Barking, England and Reading, England?

There is no direct connection from Barking to Reading. However, you can take the subway to Paddington, walk to London Paddington, then take the train to Reading. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Barking station to Reading via Ealing Broadway station and Ealing Broadway in around 2h 7m.

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