The average train between Reading and Barking takes 1h 1m and the fastest train takes 55 min. The train runs at least 4 times per hour from Reading to Barking. 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 Barking. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Barking at 12:50 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Barking. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Barking station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 1m.
Reading to Barking train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Barking train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Ilford station.
Book your Reading to Barking train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Elizabeth Line (TfL).
The distance between Reading and Barking is 73.5 km. The road distance is 76 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Ilford via London Paddington in around 1h 13m.
