The average train between Reading and Barbican Centre takes 41 min and the fastest train takes 34 min. The train runs at least 4 times per hour from Reading to Barbican Centre. 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 15 minutes between Reading and Barbican Centre. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Barbican Centre at 12:30 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 41 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

37 min • 1 change

35 min • 1 change

45 min • 1 change

39 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Barbican Centre. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Barbican Centre station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41 min.
Reading to Barbican Centre train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Barbican Centre train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
Book your Reading to Barbican Centre train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Elizabeth Line (TfL).
The distance between Reading and Barbican Centre is 61.1 km. The road distance is 64 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Reading to London Paddington every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £16–35 and the journey takes 41 min. Elizabeth Line (TfL) also services this route 5 times a day.