The cheapest and fastest trains from Beeston to Reading
Cheapest price
£27
Average price
£27
Fastest journey
2 h 52 m
Average duration
2 h 52 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
164 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Beeston to Reading is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Beeston to Reading will cost around £27 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £27.
Of the 1 trains that leave Beeston for Reading every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 164 km distance in an average of 2 h 52 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 52 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 52 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
7:132h52Beeston10:05Reading£271One-way0 changes
7:132h52Beeston10:05Reading£271One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Beeston to Reading
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Beeston to Reading among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £25. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 38m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £25, and a train costs an average of £27.
Distance: 164 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£27 Average Price | £25 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 8m Average total duration Fastest 2h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 35m Average total duration 8h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Beeston to Reading train times
The table below shows live departures for Beeston to Reading trains for tomorrow, Friday 19 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 7:13 Beeston | 2h52 | 10:05 Reading | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Beeston to Reading
Trains from Beeston to Reading run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £27 but you can travel from only £25 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 02:24, the last at 22:12. The fastest train covers the 164 km distance in 2h 52m.
Distance 164 km |
Average train duration 2h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price £27 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 2h 52m |
First train 2:24 |
Last train 22:12 |
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High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Train companies: CrossCountry from Beeston to Reading trainsCrossCountry trains will get you between Beeston and Reading from £25. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Beeston to Reading train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Beeston to Reading by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Reading, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Beeston and Reading
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 19:45 Saturday 06:10 - 19:45 Sunday 10:00 - 17:00
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category - B Ramp provided by on-train staff. There is step-free access to the station, ticket office and platform 1 (northbound platform towards Nottingham). There is no step-free access to platform 2 (southbound platform towards London). This platform is accessed via a footbridge. For customers who are unable to use the footbridge, ie wheelchair customers, please contact EMR on 08457 125 678 and select option 3 - Assisted Travel - so that taxi arrangements can be made. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on IUP
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located in the Booking Hall. The National key toilets are located in the Main Building; these toilets are operated by a radar key
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located in the Main Building; these toilets are operated by a radar key
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Within station car park, opposite station building
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From the bus stops on Station Road
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:15 - 22:45 Saturday 05:30 - 22:45 Sunday 07:15 - 22:45 Please note: Reservations and tickets requiring reservations are sold at the following times only: Mon - Sat 08:00 - 20:00 and Sun 09:00 - 20:00
- Car Park: Multi Storey Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: platforms can be reached via lift and bridge, ticket office is step free
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Accessible low-level Pay Phone is available at the station main concourse. Please request staff assistance if you need to
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxi are available at the station entrance. please request staff assistance if you need to
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office and at the car park
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Toilets are located on Station Platforms and in The Brunel Arcade building
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Front of station, underground short stay car park and long stay car park
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the North side of the station
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 10:45 Saturday - Sunday Closed
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category B3 - This station has a degree of step free access but only to Platform 1 and only if accessed via Tilehurst Road. Otherwise this station can be classified as Category C. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available. Please request staff assistance
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Towards Reading: Bus Stop on Oxford Road under Railway Bridge. Heading away from Reading Bus Stop on Oxford Road, outside McDonalds.
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