The average train between Bridgwater and Reading takes 2h 6m and the fastest train takes 1h 32m. There is a train service every few hours from Bridgwater 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 Bridgwater and Reading. The earliest departure is at 12:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Bridgwater is at 8:46 PM which arrives into Reading at 11:10 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bridgwater to Reading. However, there are services departing from Bridgwater station and arriving at Reading station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.
Bridgwater to Reading train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Taunton station.
Bridgwater to Reading train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.
Book your Bridgwater to Reading train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Bridgwater and Reading is 145.9 km. The road distance is 189 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Taunton to Reading hourly. Tickets cost £45–95 and the journey takes 1h 21m.