Purley to Reading Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Purley and Reading takes 1h 19m and the fastest train takes 1h 13m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Purley 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.

1h 19m
Duration: 54 mi
Distance: £40
Average price: Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Train via London Paddington

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1h 13m

£26–71

Purley to Reading train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Purley and Reading. The earliest departure is at 5:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Purley is at 9:28 PM which arrives into Reading at 11:11 PM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 1h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

7:28 PM → 8:47 PM
1h 19m • 2 changes
7:59 PM → 9:13 PM
1h 14m • 2 changes
8:28 PM → 9:43 PM
1h 15m • 2 changes
8:59 PM → 10:13 PM
1h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

5:02 AM → 6:51 AM
1h 49m • 2 changes
5:57 AM → 7:11 AM
1h 14m • 2 changes
6:27 AM → 7:43 AM
1h 16m • 2 changes
6:57 AM → 8:16 AM
1h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

5:02 AM → 6:51 AM
1h 49m • 2 changes
5:57 AM → 7:11 AM
1h 14m • 2 changes
6:27 AM → 7:43 AM
1h 16m • 2 changes
6:57 AM → 8:16 AM
1h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

5:02 AM → 6:51 AM
1h 49m • 2 changes
5:57 AM → 7:11 AM
1h 14m • 2 changes
6:27 AM → 7:43 AM
1h 16m • 2 changes
6:57 AM → 8:16 AM
1h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

5:02 AM → 6:51 AM
1h 49m • 2 changes
5:57 AM → 7:11 AM
1h 14m • 2 changes
6:27 AM → 7:43 AM
1h 16m • 2 changes
6:57 AM → 8:16 AM
1h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

5:02 AM → 6:51 AM
1h 49m • 2 changes
5:57 AM → 7:11 AM
1h 14m • 2 changes
6:27 AM → 7:43 AM
1h 16m • 2 changes
6:57 AM → 8:16 AM
1h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

5:02 AM → 6:23 AM
1h 21m • 2 changes
5:57 AM → 7:11 AM
1h 14m • 2 changes
6:27 AM → 7:45 AM
1h 18m • 2 changes
6:57 AM → 8:13 AM
1h 16m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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