The average train between Farringdon (Station) and Reading (Station) takes 40 min and the fastest train takes 34 min. The train runs at least 6 times per hour from Farringdon (Station) to Reading (Station). 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 Farringdon (Station) and Reading (Station). The earliest departure is at 10:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Farringdon (Station) is at 4:21 PM which arrives into Reading (Station) at 4:59 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 40 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

39 min • 1 change

37 min • 1 change

38 min • 1 change

37 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Farringdon (Station) to Reading (Station). However, there are services departing from Farringdon (Station) station and arriving at Reading (Station) station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40 min.
Farringdon (Station) to Reading (Station) train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Farringdon Without station.
Farringdon (Station) to Reading (Station) train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Reading station.
Book your Farringdon (Station) to Reading (Station) train tickets online with Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Farringdon (Station) and Reading (Station) is 60.4 km. The road distance is 63 km.
You can take a train from Farringdon Without to Reading via London Paddington in around 51 min.