The average train between Battle and Reading takes 2h 18m and the fastest train takes 2h 1m. There is an hourly train service from Battle 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 Battle and Reading. The earliest departure is at 5:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Battle is at 9:07 PM which arrives into Reading at 11:53 PM. All services require a transfer at London Charing Cross and take an average of 2h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Battle to Reading. However, there are services departing from Battle station and arriving at Reading station via London Charing Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.
Battle to Reading train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Battle station.
Battle to Reading train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Battle to Reading train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Battle and Reading is 117.8 km. The road distance is 151 km.
You can take a train from Battle to Reading via London Charing Cross, Charing Cross station, Paddington station, and London Paddington in around 2h 18m.