The cheapest and fastest trains from Reading to Brentford
Cheapest price
£23
Average price
£23
Fastest journey
1 h 15 m
Average duration
1 h 15 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
46 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Reading to Brentford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Reading to Brentford will cost around £23 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £23.
Of the 2 trains that leave Reading for Brentford every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 46 km distance in an average of 1 h 15 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 15 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 15 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.




Live departures
Reading to Brentford train times
The table below shows live departures for Reading to Brentford trains for tomorrow, Saturday 15 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 04:39 Reading | 1h15 | 05:54 Brentford | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 06:39 Reading | 1h15 | 07:54 Brentford | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Reading to Brentford
Trains from Reading to Brentford run on average 2 times per day, taking around 1h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £15 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:53. The fastest train covers the 46 km distance in 1h 15m.
Distance 46 km |
Average train duration 1h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 1h 15m |
First train 00:04 |
Last train 23:53 |
Train companies: South Western Railway from Reading to Brentford trainsSouth Western Railway trains will get you between Reading and Brentford from £15. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Reading to Brentford train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Reading to Brentford 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 Brentford, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Reading and Brentford
- 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.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 10:30 Saturday Closed Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category A Station. Level access from either side of station. Lifts between platforms or alternative step-free route via street (under 400m)
- 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
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- 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 2. The National key toilets are located in the Booking Hall on Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located in the Booking Hall on Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: No waiting room but seating available on the platform.
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1 and car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: To Hounslow: Boston Manor Road (A3002) Bus Stop SK To Kew Bridge: Boston Manor Road (A3002) Bus Stop SM
- Car Park: No
- Waiting rooms location: There is no waiting room but seating is available at the station.
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Platform 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: To Brentford: Kew Bridge Road (A315) Bus Stop S To Barnes: Chiswick High Road (A205) Bus Stop X in front of station
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