The average train between King's Cross Station and Reading (Station) takes 42 min and the fastest train takes 37 min. The train runs at least 6 times per hour from King's Cross 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 King's Cross Station and Reading (Station). The earliest departure is at 12:15 AM at night, and the last departure from King's Cross Station is at 11:45 PM which arrives into Reading (Station) at 12:47 AM. All services require a transfer at King's Cross St. Pancras station and take an average of 42 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

41 min • 1 change

41 min • 1 change

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39 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from King's Cross Station to Reading (Station). However, there are services departing from King's Cross Station station and arriving at Reading (Station) station via Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42 min.
King's Cross Station to Reading (Station) train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from King's Cross St. Pancras station.
King's Cross Station to Reading (Station) train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Reading station.
Book your King's Cross Station to Reading (Station) train tickets online with London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between King's Cross Station and Reading (Station) is 59.3 km. The road distance is 62 km.
There is no direct connection from King's Cross Station to Reading (Station). However, you can walk to King's Cross St. Pancras station, take the subway to Paddington, walk to London Paddington, then take the train to Reading. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from King's Cross Station to Reading via King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington station, and London Paddington in around 1h 33m.