The average train between Reading and Brentwood takes 1h 22m and the fastest train takes 1h 16m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Reading to Brentwood. 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 Brentwood. The earliest departure is at 4:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 2:59 PM which arrives into Brentwood at 4:19 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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1h 22m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Brentwood. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Brentwood station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 22m.
Reading to Brentwood train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Brentwood train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Brentwood station.
Book your Reading to Brentwood train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Elizabeth Line (TfL).
The distance between Reading and Brentwood is 90.2 km. The road distance is 94 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Brentwood via London Paddington in around 1h 34m.
