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Outbound fromBromley South to Reading by train
It takes an average of 1h 57m to travel from Bromley South to Reading by train, over a distance of around 43 miles (69 km). There are normally 32 trains per day travelling from Bromley South to Reading and tickets for this journey start from £28 when you book in advance.
| First train | 04:48 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:33 | |
| Departure station | Bromley South | |
| Arrival station | Reading | |
| Journey time | From 1h 34m | |
| Distance | 43 miles (69 km) | |
| Frequency | 32 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £28 | |
| Train operators | London Overground, Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Southeastern, Thameslink, Southern |
Take the train from Bromley South to Reading in 1 hour 34 minutes
If you want to travel from Bromley South to Reading by train, you've come to the right place.
You can expect the journey from Bromley South to Reading by train to take around 1 hour 57 minutes. If you want to get there as quickly as possible, it can take as little as 1 hour 34 minutes on the fastest services. You'll usually find around 32 trains per day running on this route, which spans 43 miles (69 km). You'll have to make 1 change along the way on your journey to Reading. You can travel on this route with either Great Western Railway, South Western Railway or Southeastern. As the main train operators on this route, all offer comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
Train tickets from Bromley South to Reading start from £28.00 when you book in advance, which can be cheaper than buying them on the day. Travelling during Off-Peak times or using a Railcard can also help you save money on train travel. Start a search in our Journey Planner to check out the latest prices.
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Cheap train tickets from Bromley South to Reading
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Bromley South to Reading is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
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