The average train between Reading and British Library takes 44 min and the fastest train takes 37 min. The train runs at least 4 times per hour from Reading to British Library. 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 British Library. The earliest departure is at 12:30 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Reading is at 9:12 PM which arrives into British Library at 9:54 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 44 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Reading to British Library. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at British Library station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44 min.
Reading to British Library train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to British Library train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at King's Cross St. Pancras station.
Book your Reading to British Library train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and London Underground (Tube).
The distance between Reading and British Library is 58.9 km. The road distance is 62 km.
There is no direct connection from Reading to British Library. However, you can take the train to London Paddington, walk to Paddington, take the subway to King's Cross St. Pancras station, then walk to British Library.
