Reading to British Library Trains

Reading to British Library trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and British Library takes 44 min and the fastest train takes 37 min. The train runs at least 4 times per hour from Reading to British Library. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

44 min
Duration: 38 mi
Distance: £29
Average price: Every 15 minutes
Frequency

Train, subway

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Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain Bristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
Take the subway from Paddington to King's Cross St. Pancras stationsubway Hammersmith & City / ...

46 min

£17–54

Reading to British Library train times

Trains run every 15 minutes between Reading and British Library. The earliest departure is at 12:19 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:50 PM which arrives into British Library at 12:45 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 44 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

4:31 PM → 5:14 PM
43 min • 1 change
4:42 PM → 5:24 PM
41 min • 1 change
4:59 PM → 5:39 PM
40 min • 1 change
5:05 PM → 5:44 PM
39 min • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

12:19 AM → 6:46 AM
6h 27m • 1 change
6:20 AM → 7:29 AM
1h 9m • 1 change
6:53 AM → 7:59 AM
1h 6m • 1 change
7:42 AM → 8:39 AM
57 min • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

3:54 AM → 5:02 AM
1h 8m • 1 change
4:18 AM → 5:18 AM
1h • 1 change
4:35 AM → 5:51 AM
1h 16m • 1 change
5:10 AM → 6:08 AM
58 min • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

3:54 AM → 5:02 AM
1h 8m • 1 change
4:18 AM → 5:18 AM
59 min • 1 change
4:35 AM → 5:51 AM
1h 16m • 1 change
5:10 AM → 6:08 AM
58 min • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

3:54 AM → 5:02 AM
1h 8m • 1 change
4:18 AM → 5:18 AM
59 min • 1 change
4:35 AM → 5:51 AM
1h 16m • 1 change
5:10 AM → 6:08 AM
58 min • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

3:54 AM → 5:02 AM
1h 8m • 1 change
4:18 AM → 5:18 AM
59 min • 1 change
4:35 AM → 5:51 AM
1h 16m • 1 change
5:10 AM → 6:08 AM
58 min • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

3:54 AM → 5:02 AM
1h 8m • 1 change
4:18 AM → 5:18 AM
59 min • 1 change
4:35 AM → 5:51 AM
1h 16m • 1 change
5:10 AM → 6:08 AM
58 min • 1 change
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