The average train between Reading and Barkingside takes 1h 15m and the fastest train takes 1h 7m. The train runs at least 4 times per hour from Reading to Barkingside. 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 Barkingside. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Barkingside at 1:09 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 1h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 9m • 1 change

1h 9m • 1 change

1h 13m • 1 change

1h 10m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Barkingside. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Barkingside station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 15m.
Reading to Barkingside train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Barkingside train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Ilford station.
The distance between Reading and Barkingside is 74.5 km. The road distance is 81 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Fremantle Road via London Paddington, Ilford, and Ilford Station in around 1h 30m.