The average train between Reading and Bourne End takes 34 min and the fastest train takes 27 min. There is an hourly train service from Reading to Bourne End. 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 hourly between Reading and Bourne End. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:17 PM which arrives into Bourne End at 12:01 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 34 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Bourne End. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Bourne End station via Maidenhead. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34 min.
Reading to Bourne End train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Bourne End train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bourne End station.
Book your Reading to Bourne End train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Elizabeth Line (TfL).
The distance between Reading and Bourne End is 22.6 km. The road distance is 26 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Bourne End via Maidenhead in around 54 min.