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The average train between King's Lynn and Reading takes 2h 48m 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.

2h 48m
Duration
135 mi
Distance
£85
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Kings Lynn to King's Crosstrain train Kings Lynn - London Kings Cross
  2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain train London Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
2h 40m
£64–136

King's Lynn to Reading train times

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 6:16 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 2h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Great NorthernLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 41m • 2 changes

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    Great NorthernLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 41m • 2 changes

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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Great NorthernLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 34m • 2 changes

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    Great NorthernLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 35m • 2 changes

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    Great NorthernLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 41m • 2 changes

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    Great NorthernLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Great NorthernLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 34m • 2 changes

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    Great NorthernLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 35m • 2 changes

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    Great NorthernLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 41m • 2 changes

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    Great NorthernLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 40m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from King's Lynn to Reading? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 135 mi
  • Duration: 2h 48m

What companies run services between King's Lynn, England and Reading, England?

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 40m.

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