The average train between Brixton and Reading takes 56 min and the fastest train takes 50 min. The train runs at least 5 times per hour from Brixton 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 Brixton and Reading. The earliest departure is at 12:17 AM at night, and the last departure from Brixton is at 12:23 PM which arrives into Reading at 1:16 PM. All services require a transfer at Oxford Circus station and take an average of 56 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


1h 28m • 2 changes


56 min • 2 changes


56 min • 2 changes


54 min • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Brixton to Reading. However, there are services departing from Brixton station and arriving at Reading station via Oxford Circus station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 56 min.
Brixton to Reading train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Brixton station.
Brixton to Reading train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Reading station.
Book your Brixton to Reading train tickets online with London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Brixton and Reading is 59.9 km. The road distance is 68 km.
South Western Railway operates a train from Vauxhall to Reading hourly. Tickets cost £17–40 and the journey takes 1h 20m.