The cheapest and fastest trains from Earley to Reading
Cheapest price
£2
Average price
£2
Fastest journey
7 m
Average duration
7 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
4 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Earley to Reading is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Earley to Reading will cost around £2 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £2.
Of the 1 trains that leave Earley 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 4 km distance in an average of 7 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 m .
The slowest trains will take 7 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.
12:370h07Earley12:44Reading£21One-way0 changes
12:370h07Earley12:44Reading£21One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Earley to Reading
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Earley to Reading among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 7m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £3, and a train costs an average of £2.
Distance: 4 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£3 Average Price | £3 Average Price Cheapest |
37m Average total duration Fastest 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 44m Average total duration 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Earley to Reading train times
The table below shows live departures for Earley to Reading trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 12 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 12:37 Earley | 0h07 | 12:44 Reading | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Compare prices and tickets Earley to Reading by coach or train
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Earley to Reading
Trains from Earley to Reading run on average 5 times per day, taking around 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £2 if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:36, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 4 km distance in 6m.
Distance 4 km |
Average train duration 7m |
Cheapest ticket price £2 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 6m |
First train 0:36 |
Last train 23:57 |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: South Western Railway from Earley to Reading trainsSouth Western Railway trains will get you between Earley and Reading from £2. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
South Western Railway
FAQs: Earley to Reading train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Earley 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 Earley and Reading
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:05 - 13:30 Saturday 08:00 - 16:00 Sunday 10:00 - 16:00
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Step-free category B Station - Steps to Platform 2 (for trains towards London). Level access to Platform 1 (for trains towards Reading)
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: Waiting room located in the booking hall.
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wokingham Road (A329) Bus Stops
- 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 06:25 - 12:55 Saturday 07:00 - 13:30 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Step free Category C - This station does not have step free access to operational platforms
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible taxis: Accessible Taxis available at this station Please call our free help line for assistance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: No
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Platforms 2/3
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Adjacent entrance to station
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses starting/terminate at Tilehurst: Station forecourt All other buses: A329 Oxford Road bus stops near the station
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