The average train between Cambridge and Reading takes 2h 1m and the fastest train takes 1h 38m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Cambridge 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 30 minutes between Cambridge and Reading. The earliest departure is at 5:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cambridge is at 11:51 PM which arrives into Reading at 6:16 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 2h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Reading. However, there are services departing from Cambridge station and arriving at Reading station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.
Cambridge to Reading train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Cambridge station.
Cambridge to Reading train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Cambridge to Reading train tickets online with Great Northern, London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Cambridge and Reading is 111.5 km. The road distance is 151 km.
You can take a train from Cambridge to Reading via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 1h 44m.
