The average train between Reading and Bloomsbury takes 37 min and the fastest train takes 31 min. The train runs at least 4 times per hour from Reading to Bloomsbury. 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 Bloomsbury. The earliest departure is at 12:04 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Reading is at 9:01 PM which arrives into Bloomsbury at 9:35 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 37 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

37 min • 1 change

39 min • 1 change

34 min • 1 change

37 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Bloomsbury. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Bloomsbury station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37 min.
Reading to Bloomsbury train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Bloomsbury train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
Book your Reading to Bloomsbury train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Elizabeth Line (TfL).
The distance between Reading and Bloomsbury is 58.8 km. The road distance is 61 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Reading to London Paddington every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £16–30 and the journey takes 39 min. Elizabeth Line (TfL) also services this route 5 times a day.