The average train between Bromley-by-Bow and Reading takes 1h 8m and the fastest train takes 1h. The train runs at least 5 times per hour from Bromley-by-Bow 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 15 minutes between Bromley-by-Bow and Reading. The earliest departure is at 12:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Bromley-by-Bow is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Reading at 1:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Paddington and take an average of 1h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bromley-by-Bow to Reading. However, there are services departing from Bromley-by-Bow station and arriving at Reading station via Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 8m.
Bromley-by-Bow to Reading train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Bromley-by-Bow station.
Bromley-by-Bow to Reading train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Reading station.
The distance between Bromley-by-Bow and Reading is 66.5 km. The road distance is 70 km.
Elizabeth Line (TfL) operates a train from Canary Wharf to Reading every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £30–65 and the journey takes 1h 12m.