The average train between Barbican Station and Reading takes 46 min and the fastest train takes 41 min. The train runs at least 6 times per hour from Barbican Station 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 every 10 minutes between Barbican Station and Reading. The earliest departure is at 12:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Barbican Station is at 11:41 PM which arrives into Reading at 12:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Paddington and take an average of 46 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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47 min • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Barbican Station to Reading? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Barbican Station to Reading. However, there are services departing from Barbican Station station and arriving at Reading station via Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46 min.
Barbican Station to Reading train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Barbican station.
Barbican Station to Reading train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Reading station.
Book your Barbican Station to Reading train tickets online with London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Barbican Station and Reading is 60.9 km. The road distance is 64 km.
Elizabeth Line (TfL) operates a train from Farringdon Without to Reading every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £29–60 and the journey takes 1h 2m.