The average train between Guildford and Reading takes 42 min and the fastest train takes 36 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Guildford 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 30 minutes between Guildford and Reading. The earliest departure is at 12:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Guildford is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Reading at 12:11 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 42 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Guildford station and arriving at Reading station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 42 min.
Guildford to Reading train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Guildford station.
Guildford to Reading train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.
Book your Guildford to Reading train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Guildford and Reading is 36.9 km. The road distance is 42 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Guildford to Reading hourly. Tickets cost £11–22 and the journey takes 45 min. Cross Country also services this route once daily.