The average train between Reading and King's Lynn takes 2h 38m and the fastest train takes 2h 23m. There is an hourly train service from Reading to King's Lynn. 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 King's Lynn. The earliest departure is at 4:18 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:50 PM which arrives into King's Lynn at 7:12 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 2h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Reading to King's Lynn. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at King's Lynn station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.
Reading to King's Lynn train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to King's Lynn train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Kings Lynn station.
Book your Reading to King's Lynn train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and Great Northern.
The distance between Reading and King's Lynn is 171.6 km. The road distance is 217 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Kings Lynn via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 3h 6m.