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Trip Overview

The average train between Barbican Station and Reading takes 40 min and the fastest train takes 34 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.

40 min
Duration
39 mi
Distance
£30
Average price
Every 10 minutes
Frequency

Barbican Station to Reading train times

Trains run every 10 minutes between Barbican Station and Reading. The earliest departure is at 12:12 AM at night, and the last departure from Barbican Station is at 11:42 PM which arrives into Reading at 12:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon Without and take an average of 40 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)38 min • 1 change
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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)38 min • 1 change
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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)37 min • 1 change
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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)38 min • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 2m • 1 change
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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 17m • 1 change
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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)36 min • 1 change
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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)37 min • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 2m • 1 change
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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 17m • 1 change
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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)36 min • 1 change
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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)37 min • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 2m • 1 change
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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 17m • 1 change
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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)36 min • 1 change
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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)37 min • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 2m • 1 change
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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 18m • 1 change
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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)38 min • 1 change
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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)49 min • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 10m • 1 change
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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)6h 51m • 1 change
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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)50 min • 1 change
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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)47 min • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)36 min • 1 change
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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)37 min • 1 change
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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)37 min • 1 change
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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)38 min • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want 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.

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  • Distance: 39.4 mi
  • Duration: 40 min

What companies run services between Barbican Station, England and Reading, England?

You can take a vehicle from Barbican Station to Reading via Farringdon Without and London Paddington in around 45 min.

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