The average train between Liverpool Street Station and Reading takes 49 min and the fastest train takes 44 min. The train runs at least 6 times per hour from Liverpool Street Station 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 10 minutes between Liverpool Street Station and Reading. The earliest departure is at 6:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Liverpool Street Station is at 12:13 PM which arrives into Reading at 12:58 PM. All services require a transfer at Paddington and take an average of 49 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

44 min • 1 change

46 min • 1 change

46 min • 1 change

45 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Liverpool Street Station to Reading. However, there are services departing from Liverpool Street Station station and arriving at Reading station via Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 49 min.
Liverpool Street Station to Reading train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Liverpool Street station.
Liverpool Street Station to Reading train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Reading station.
Book your Liverpool Street Station to Reading train tickets online with London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Liverpool Street Station and Reading is 62 km. The road distance is 65 km.
Elizabeth Line (TfL) operates a train from Liverpool Street Station to Reading every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £28–60 and the journey takes 1h 5m.