The average train between Bradford and Reading takes 3h 48m and the fastest train takes 3h 14m. There is an hourly train service from Bradford 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 Bradford and Reading. The earliest departure is at 12:26 AM at night, and the last departure from Bradford is at 11:54 PM which arrives into Reading at 8:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeds and take an average of 3h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bradford to Reading. However, there are services departing from Bradford station and arriving at Reading station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
Bradford to Reading train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Leeds station.
Bradford to Reading train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Bradford to Reading train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Bradford and Reading is 265.2 km. The road distance is 374 km.
You can take a train from Bradford Interchange to Reading via Leeds, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 3h 45m.