The average train between Reading and Washington takes 4h 33m and the fastest train takes 4h 9m. There is an hourly train service from Reading to Washington. 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 hourly between Reading and Washington. The earliest departure is at 4:18 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 9:12 PM which arrives into Washington at 5:58 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 4h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Washington. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Washington station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.
Reading to Washington train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Washington train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Newcastle station.
The distance between Reading and Washington is 384.6 km. The road distance is 516 km.
You can take a train from Reading to South Hylton via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 4h 32m.
