The average train between Beckton and Reading takes 1h 14m and the fastest train takes 1h 3m. The train runs at least 4 times per hour from Beckton 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 15 minutes between Beckton and Reading. The earliest departure is at 12:53 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Beckton is at 9:23 PM which arrives into Reading at 10:41 PM. All services require a transfer at Custom House Station and take an average of 1h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
1h 18m • 2 changes
1h 11m • 2 changes
1h 9m • 2 changes
1h 13m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Beckton to Reading. However, there are services departing from Beckton station and arriving at Reading station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 14m.
Beckton to Reading train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), depart from Custom House station.
Beckton to Reading train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), arrive at Reading station.
The distance between Beckton and Reading is 71.5 km. The road distance is 77 km.
You can take a train from Beckton DLR Station to Reading via Custom House Station, Custom House, and London Paddington in around 1h 17m.
