The average train between Gidea Park and Reading takes 1h 16m and the fastest train takes 1h 11m. The train runs at least 4 times per hour from Gidea Park 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 Gidea Park and Reading. The earliest departure is at 1:29 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Gidea Park is at 9:37 PM which arrives into Reading at 10:51 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 17m • 1 change

1h 16m • 1 change

1h 15m • 1 change

1h 13m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Gidea Park to Reading. However, there are services departing from Gidea Park station and arriving at Reading station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 16m.
Gidea Park to Reading train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Gidea Park Station.
Gidea Park to Reading train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Reading station.
Book your Gidea Park to Reading train tickets online with Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Gidea Park and Reading is 82.6 km. The road distance is 86 km.
You can take a train from Gidea Park Station to Reading via London Paddington in around 1h 26m.