The average train between Reading and Beckenham takes 1h 21m and the fastest train takes 1h 8m. 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 4:18 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:14 PM which arrives into Beckenham at 12:49 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 1h 21m. 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 21m.
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 Southeastern.
The distance between Reading and Beckenham is 65.8 km. The road distance is 78 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Beckenham Junction via London Paddington, Paddington station, Victoria station, and London Victoria in around 1h 28m.