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Outbound fromPeckham Rye to Reading by train
It takes an average of 1h 50m to travel from Peckham Rye to Reading by train, over a distance of around 39 miles (63 km). There are normally 71 trains per day travelling from Peckham Rye to Reading and tickets for this journey start from £15.20 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:04 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 00:34 | |
| Departure station | Peckham Rye | |
| Arrival station | Reading | |
| Journey time | From 1h 11m | |
| Distance | 39 miles (63 km) | |
| Frequency | 71 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £15.20 | |
| Train operators | London Overground, Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Southeastern, Thameslink, Southern |
Take the train from Peckham Rye to Reading in 1 hour 11 minutes
If you want to travel from Peckham Rye to Reading by train, you've come to the right place.
You can expect the journey from Peckham Rye to Reading by train to take around 1 hour 50 minutes. If you want to get there as quickly as possible, it can take as little as 1 hour 11 minutes on the fastest services. You'll usually find around 71 trains per day running on this route, which spans 39 miles (63 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 Peckham Rye to Reading start from £15.20 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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