The average train between Bromley-by-Bow and Reading takes 1h 5m and the fastest train takes 58 min. 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 5:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bromley-by-Bow is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Reading at 1:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Canary Wharf and take an average of 1h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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1h 3m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Bromley-by-Bow to Reading? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Bromley-by-Bow to Reading. However, there are services departing from Canary Wharf station and arriving at Reading station via London Paddington station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 5m.
Bromley-by-Bow to Reading train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Canary Wharf station.
Bromley-by-Bow to Reading train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.
The distance between Bromley-by-Bow and Reading is 66.5 km. The road distance is 76 km.
You can take a train from Devons Road DLR Station to Reading via Canary Wharf and London Paddington in around 57 min.