The average train between Reading and Barbican takes 40 min and the fastest train takes 34 min. The train runs at least 5 times per hour from Reading to Barbican. 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 Reading and Barbican. The earliest departure is at 10:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 6:05 PM which arrives into Barbican at 6:41 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 40 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
37 min • 1 change
38 min • 1 change
36 min • 1 change
36 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Barbican. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Barbican station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40 min.
Reading to Barbican train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Barbican train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
Book your Reading to Barbican train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Elizabeth Line (TfL).
The distance between Reading and Barbican is 61.1 km. The road distance is 63 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Reading to London Paddington every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £15–30 and the journey takes 39 min. Elizabeth Line (TfL) also services this route every 4 hours.
