The average train between Reading and Bishopsgate takes 43 min and the fastest train takes 37 min. The train runs at least 5 times per hour from Reading to Bishopsgate. 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 Bishopsgate. The earliest departure is at 8:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 4:30 PM which arrives into Bishopsgate at 5:14 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 43 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

44 min • 1 change

42 min • 1 change

37 min • 1 change

37 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Bishopsgate. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Bishopsgate station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43 min.
Reading to Bishopsgate train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Bishopsgate train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Liverpool Street Station.
Book your Reading to Bishopsgate train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Elizabeth Line (TfL).
The distance between Reading and Bishopsgate is 62 km. The road distance is 64 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Liverpool Street Station via London Paddington in around 54 min.