The average train between Reading and British Museum takes 38 min and the fastest train takes 31 min. The train runs at least 4 times per hour from Reading to British Museum. 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 Museum. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:17 PM which arrives into British Museum at 12:19 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 38 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
1h 15m • 1 change
51 min • 1 change
43 min • 1 change
37 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Reading to British Museum. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at British Museum station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38 min.
Reading to British Museum train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Reading station.
Reading to British Museum train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at London Paddington station.
Book your Reading to British Museum train tickets online with Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Reading and British Museum is 58.9 km. The road distance is 62 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Reading to London Paddington every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £16–30 and the journey takes 39 min. Elizabeth Line (TfL) also services this route every 4 hours.
