The average train between King's Lynn and Reading takes 2h 49m and the fastest train takes 2h 31m. There is an hourly train service from King's Lynn 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 hourly between King's Lynn and Reading. The earliest departure is at 4:49 AM at night, and the last departure from King's Lynn is at 10:49 PM which arrives into Reading at 6:15 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 2h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from King's Lynn to Reading. However, there are services departing from King's Lynn station and arriving at Reading station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
King's Lynn to Reading train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Kings Lynn station.
King's Lynn to Reading train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at Reading station.
Book your King's Lynn to Reading train tickets online with Great Northern, London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between King's Lynn and Reading is 171.6 km. The road distance is 217 km.
You can take a train from Kings Lynn to Reading via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 2h 41m.