The average train between Reading and Beckenham takes 1h 20m and the fastest train takes 1h 6m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Reading to Beckenham. 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 30 minutes between Reading and Beckenham. The earliest departure is at 12:19 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:12 PM which arrives into Beckenham at 12:49 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 1h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Beckenham. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Beckenham station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 20m.
Reading to Beckenham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Beckenham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Beckenham Junction station.
Book your Reading to Beckenham train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Reading and Beckenham is 65.8 km. The road distance is 78 km.
There is no direct connection from Reading to Beckenham. However, you can take the train to London Paddington, walk to Paddington station, take the subway to Victoria station, walk to London Victoria, then take the train to Beckenham Junction. Alternatively, you can take a train from Reading to Beckenham Junction Tram Stop via Wimbledon and Wimbledon Tram Stop in around 2h 21m.
