The average train between Brixton and Reading takes 54 min and the fastest train takes 50 min. The train runs at least 6 times per hour from Brixton 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 Brixton and Reading. The earliest departure is at 12:58 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Brixton is at 6:36 PM which arrives into Reading at 7:34 PM. All services require a transfer at Oxford Circus station and take an average of 54 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


55 min • 2 changes


51 min • 2 changes


51 min • 2 changes


53 min • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Brixton to Reading. However, there are services departing from Brixton station and arriving at Reading station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 54 min.
Brixton to Reading train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from London Paddington station.
Brixton to Reading train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Reading station.
Book your Brixton to Reading train tickets online with London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Brixton and Reading is 59.9 km. The road distance is 68 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Reading every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £16–30 and the journey takes 37 min. Elizabeth Line (TfL) also services this route every 3 hours.