The average train between Reading and Botley takes 25 min and the fastest train takes 21 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Reading to Botley. 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 20 minutes between Reading and Botley. The earliest departure is at 12:18 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 10:15 PM which arrives into Botley at 10:45 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 25 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Reading station and arriving at Botley station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 25 min.
Reading to Botley train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Botley train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Oxford station.
Book your Reading to Botley train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Reading and Botley is 39.8 km. The road distance is 44 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Reading to Oxford hourly. Tickets cost £15–21 and the journey takes 22 min. Great Western Railway (GWR) also services this route hourly.