The average train between Peterborough and Reading takes 1h 43m and the fastest train takes 1h 29m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Peterborough 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 Peterborough and Reading. The earliest departure is at 3:23 AM at night, and the last departure from Peterborough is at 10:55 PM which arrives into Reading at 1:24 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 1h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Peterborough to Reading. However, there are services departing from Peterborough station and arriving at Reading station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 43m.
Peterborough to Reading train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Peterborough station.
Peterborough to Reading train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Reading station.
Book your Peterborough to Reading train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), London Underground (Tube) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Peterborough and Reading is 133.7 km. The road distance is 184 km.
You can take a train from Peterborough to Reading via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 1h 38m.
