The average train between Spalding and Reading takes 2h 26m and the fastest train takes 2h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Spalding to Reading. 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 Spalding and Reading. The earliest departure is at 7:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Spalding is at 10:37 PM which arrives into Reading at 2:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Peterborough and take an average of 2h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Spalding to Reading. However, there are services departing from Spalding station and arriving at Reading station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.
Spalding to Reading train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Peterborough station.
Spalding to Reading train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Spalding to Reading train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Spalding and Reading is 158.2 km. The road distance is 211 km.
You can take a train from Spalding to Reading via Peterborough, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 2h 9m.