The average train between Reading (Station) and Barbican Station takes 40 min and the fastest train takes 34 min. The train runs at least 4 times per hour from Reading (Station) to Barbican Station. 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 15 minutes between Reading (Station) and Barbican Station. The earliest departure is at 12:30 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Reading (Station) is at 8:37 PM which arrives into Barbican Station at 9:15 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 40 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

37 min • 1 change

36 min • 1 change

47 min • 1 change

36 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Reading (Station) to Barbican Station. However, there are services departing from Reading (Station) station and arriving at Barbican Station station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40 min.
Reading (Station) to Barbican Station train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading (Station) to Barbican Station train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
Book your Reading (Station) to Barbican Station train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Elizabeth Line (TfL).
The distance between Reading (Station) and Barbican Station is 60.9 km. The road distance is 64 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Reading to London Paddington every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £16–30 and the journey takes 39 min. Elizabeth Line (TfL) also services this route 5 times a day.