The average train between Borough Station and Reading takes 54 min and the fastest train takes 48 min. The train runs at least 6 times per hour from Borough 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 Borough Station and Reading. The earliest departure is at 12:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Borough Station is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Reading at 1:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Moorgate station and take an average of 54 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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51 min • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Borough 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 Borough Station to Reading. However, there are services departing from Borough Station station and arriving at Reading station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 54 min.
Borough Station to Reading train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Liverpool Street Station.
Borough Station to Reading train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Reading station.
The distance between Borough Station and Reading is 61 km. The road distance is 67 km.
You can take a subway from Borough station to Reading via Moorgate station, Liverpool Street Station, and London Paddington in around 1h.