The average train between Beckenham and Reading takes 1h 20m and the fastest train takes 1h 13m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Beckenham 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 every 20 minutes between Beckenham and Reading. The earliest departure is at 5:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Beckenham is at 11:39 PM which arrives into Reading at 1:45 AM. All services require a transfer at London Victoria and take an average of 1h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


1h 41m • 2 changes


1h 13m • 2 changes


1h 20m • 2 changes


1h 15m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Beckenham to Reading. However, there are services departing from Beckenham station and arriving at Reading station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 20m.
Beckenham to Reading train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Beckenham Junction station.
Beckenham to Reading train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Beckenham to Reading train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Beckenham and Reading is 65.8 km. The road distance is 78 km.
There is no direct connection from Beckenham to Reading. However, you can take the train to London Victoria, walk to Victoria station, take the subway to Paddington station, walk to London Paddington, then take the train to Reading. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Beckenham Junction Tram Stop to Reading via Wimbledon Tram Stop, Wimbledon, and Richmond (London) in around 3h 10m.