The average train between Big Ben and Reading takes 54 min and the fastest train takes 44 min. The train runs at least 5 times per hour from Big Ben 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 Big Ben and Reading. The earliest departure is at 5:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Big Ben is at 2:03 PM which arrives into Reading at 2:53 PM. All services require a transfer at Westminster station and take an average of 54 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
55 min • 1 change
46 min • 1 change
56 min • 1 change
50 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Big Ben to Reading. However, there are services departing from Big Ben station and arriving at Reading station via Paddington station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 54 min.
Big Ben to Reading train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Westminster station.
Big Ben to Reading train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Reading station.
Book your Big Ben to Reading train tickets online with London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Big Ben and Reading is 58.8 km. The road distance is 66 km.
Elizabeth Line (TfL) operates a train from Bond Street Station to Reading every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £26–55 and the journey takes 57 min.
