The average train between Battersea and Reading takes 34 min and the fastest train takes 23 min. The train runs at least 10 times per hour from Battersea 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 Battersea and Reading. The earliest departure is at 1:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Battersea is at 10:00 AM which arrives into Reading at 10:23 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 34 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Battersea station and arriving at Reading station. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate 3 times a day. The journey takes approximately 34 min.
Battersea to Reading train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from London Paddington station.
Battersea to Reading train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.
Book your Battersea to Reading train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), South Western Railway and Elizabeth Line (TfL).
The distance between Battersea and Reading is 56.5 km. The road distance is 57 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Reading every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £16–35 and the journey takes 38 min. Two other operators also service this route.