Train Purley to Reading from £41 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Purley and Reading takes 1h 20m 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 20m
Duration: 54 mi
Distance: £41
Average price: Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Train via London Paddington

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1h 25m

£25–69

Purley to Reading train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Purley and Reading. The earliest departure is at 5:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Purley is at 9:27 PM which arrives into Reading at 10:41 PM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 1h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

6:57 PM → 8:16 PM
1h 19m • 2 changes
7:27 PM → 8:46 PM
1h 19m • 2 changes
7:57 PM → 9:11 PM
1h 14m • 2 changes
8:27 PM → 9:46 PM
1h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

5:03 AM → 6:51 AM
1h 48m • 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, May 1, 2026

5:03 AM → 6:51 AM
1h 48m • 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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