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Trains from Leeds (LDS) to Reading

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39

train journeys
per day

163

miles (262 kms)

3hrs 25 mins

fastest journey

02:11 / 01:20

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

7

operators run

3

routes

Trains from Leeds (LDS) to Reading

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On a typical weekday there are 39 scheduled rail journeys between Leeds and Reading , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 39 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Leeds to Reading is approximately 163 miles (262 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 3hrs 48 mins.

Northern Rail, Elizabeth Line, GWR, First TransPennine Express, London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central, Thameslink are the main train operating companies running services between Leeds and Reading.

There are 3 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Leeds to Reading. The fastest journey time on this route takes 3hrs 25 mins.

Map of the rail routes from Leeds to Reading

Journeys from Leeds to Reading Today

  • Mon 4th Nov
    02:11
    6 hrs 11 mins3 changes
    08:22
    Leeds
    Reading
    Leeds to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    05:05
    3 hrs 48 mins2 changes
    08:53
    Leeds
    Reading
    Leeds to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    05:30
    3 hrs 41 mins2 changes
    09:11
    Leeds
    Reading
    Leeds to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    06:05
    3 hrs 41 mins2 changes
    09:46
    Leeds
    Reading
    Leeds to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    07:00
    3 hrs 11 mins2 changes
    10:11
    Leeds
    Reading
    Leeds to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    07:15
    3 hrs 23 mins2 changes
    10:38
    Leeds
    Reading
    Leeds to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    07:41
    3 hrs 30 mins2 changes
    11:11
    Leeds
    Reading
    Leeds to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    07:46
    3 hrs 37 mins3 changes
    11:23
    Leeds
    Reading
    Leeds to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    08:15
    3 hrs 25 mins2 changes
    11:40
    Leeds
    Reading
    Leeds to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    08:47
    3 hrs 24 mins2 changes
    12:11
    Leeds
    Reading
    Leeds to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    09:15
    3 hrs 31 mins2 changes
    12:46
    Leeds
    Reading
    Leeds to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    09:16
    3 hrs 42 mins3 changes
    12:58
    Leeds
    Reading
    Leeds to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    09:45
    3 hrs 26 mins2 changes
    13:11
    Leeds
    Reading
    Leeds to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    10:16
    3 hrs 22 mins2 changes
    13:38
    Leeds
    Reading
    Leeds to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    10:45
    3 hrs 26 mins2 changes
    14:11
    Leeds
    Reading
    Leeds to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    11:15
    3 hrs 23 mins2 changes
    14:38
    Leeds
    Reading
    Leeds to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    11:45
    3 hrs 26 mins2 changes
    15:11
    Leeds
    Reading
    Leeds to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    12:15
    3 hrs 24 mins2 changes
    15:39
    Leeds
    Reading
    Leeds to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    12:45
    3 hrs 26 mins2 changes
    16:11
    Leeds
    Reading
    Leeds to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    13:15
    3 hrs 31 mins2 changes
    16:46
    Leeds
    Reading
    Leeds to Reading

About Leeds Station

Station name Leeds (LDS)
AddressLeeds station, New Station Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 4DY
Managed byNR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office HoursMonday 04:45 - 23:59
Tuesday 04:45 - 23:59
Wednesday 04:45 - 23:59
Thursday 04:45 - 23:59
Friday 04:45 - 23:59
Saturday 04:45 - 23:59
Sunday 06:45 - 22:30
Ticket on DepartureAvailable
From Ticket MachinesYes
From ticket officeYes

Other Facilities

ToiletsAvailable
Baby changeAvailable
ShowersUnavailable
Waiting RoomAvailable
WiFiUnavailable
ATM MachineAvailable

About Reading Station

Station name Reading (RDG)
AddressReading station, Station Hill, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 1LZ
Managed byNR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office HoursMonday to Friday 06:15 - 22:00
Saturday 06:15 - 22:00
Sunday 07:15 - 22:00
Ticket on DepartureAvailable
From Ticket MachinesYes
From ticket officeYes

Other Facilities

ToiletsAvailable
Baby changeAvailable
ShowersUnavailable
Waiting RoomAvailable
WiFiAvailable
ATM MachineAvailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Leeds and Reading

The travel time between Leeds and Reading by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 3hrs 48 mins & the fastest journey takes 3hrs 25 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Leeds and Reading vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 39 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 02:11, and the last train of the day leaves at 01:20.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Leeds & Reading. owever, there are 39 possible journeys which require a change.

Northern Rail, Elizabeth Line, GWR, First TransPennine Express, London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central, Thameslink are the main train operating companies running services between Leeds and Reading.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Leeds and Reading, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.