The average train between Orpington and Reading takes 1h 30m and the fastest train takes 1h 8m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Orpington 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 30 minutes between Orpington and Reading. The earliest departure is at 5:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Orpington is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Reading at 6:23 AM. All services require a transfer at London Charing Cross and take an average of 1h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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1h 33m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Orpington 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.
No, there is no direct train from Orpington to Reading. However, there are services departing from Orpington station and arriving at Reading station via London Charing Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 30m.
Orpington to Reading train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Orpington station.
Orpington to Reading train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Orpington to Reading train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Orpington and Reading is 74.7 km. The road distance is 84 km.
You can take a train from Orpington to Reading via London Waterloo East and London Waterloo in around 2h 26m.