The average train between Reading and Flitwick takes 1h 44m and the fastest train takes 1h 26m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Reading to Flitwick. 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 30 minutes between Reading and Flitwick. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Flitwick at 6:10 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 1h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Flitwick. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Flitwick station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 44m.
Reading to Flitwick train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Flitwick train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Flitwick station.
Book your Reading to Flitwick train tickets online with Elizabeth Line (TfL), Thameslink and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Reading and Flitwick is 69.2 km. The road distance is 129 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Flitwick via London Paddington, Farringdon Without, and Farringdon in around 1h 50m.