The average train between Washington and Reading takes 4h 44m and the fastest train takes 4h 14m. There is an hourly train service from Washington 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 Washington and Reading. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Washington is at 11:47 PM which arrives into Reading at 8:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Central Station and take an average of 4h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Washington to Reading. However, there are services departing from Washington station and arriving at Reading station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
Washington to Reading train services, operated by Nexus Metro, depart from Newcastle station.
Washington to Reading train services, operated by Nexus Metro, arrive at Reading station.
The distance between Washington and Reading is 384.6 km. The road distance is 516 km.
You can take a subway from South Hylton to Reading via Central Station, Newcastle, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 4h 29m.