The average train between Bourne End and Reading takes 35 min and the fastest train takes 29 min. There is a train service every few hours from Bourne End 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 Bourne End and Reading. The earliest departure is at 12:28 AM at night, and the last departure from Bourne End is at 11:14 PM which arrives into Reading at 11:53 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 35 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bourne End to Reading. However, there are services departing from Bourne End station and arriving at Reading station via Maidenhead. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35 min.
Bourne End to Reading train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bourne End station.
Bourne End to Reading train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.
Book your Bourne End to Reading train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Elizabeth Line (TfL).
The distance between Bourne End and Reading is 22.6 km. The road distance is 26 km.
You can take a train from Bourne End to Reading via Maidenhead in around 34 min.