Train Reading to Spalding from £77 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Spalding takes 2h 16m and the fastest train takes 1h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from Reading to Spalding. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 16m

Duration

131 mi

Distance

£77

Average price

Hourly

Frequency

Reading to Spalding train times

Trains run hourly between Reading and Spalding. The earliest departure is at 1:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 9:12 PM which arrives into Spalding at 11:26 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 2h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

6:54 PM → 9:04 PM
2h 10m • 3 changes
9:12 PM → 11:26 PM
2h 14m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

3:54 AM → 6:51 AM
2h 57m • 3 changes
4:35 AM → 7:54 AM
3h 19m • 3 changes
6:56 AM → 9:03 AM
2h 7m • 3 changes
7:57 AM → 10:04 AM
2h 7m • 3 changes
Show more

Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

3:54 AM → 6:51 AM
2h 57m • 3 changes
4:35 AM → 7:54 AM
3h 19m • 3 changes
6:56 AM → 9:03 AM
2h 7m • 3 changes
7:57 AM → 10:04 AM
2h 7m • 3 changes
Show more

Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

1:15 AM → 6:51 AM
5h 36m • 3 changes
4:55 AM → 7:54 AM
2h 59m • 3 changes
6:58 AM → 9:03 AM
2h 5m • 3 changes
7:59 AM → 10:03 AM
2h 4m • 3 changes
Show more

Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

3:54 AM → 6:51 AM
2h 57m • 3 changes
4:35 AM → 7:54 AM
3h 19m • 3 changes
6:56 AM → 9:03 AM
2h 7m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Reading to Spalding? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Reading to Spalding.

Launch map view

Distance: 131 mi
Duration: 2h 16m

What companies run services between Reading, England and Spalding, England?

You can take a train from Reading to Spalding via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Peterborough in around 3h 2m.

Operators