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Trains from Bradford Forster Square (BDQ) to Reading

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14

train journeys
per day

165

miles (265 kms)

3hrs 47 mins

fastest journey

06:30 / 19:59

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 2 changes)

4

operators run

5

routes

Trains from Bradford Forster Square (BDQ) to Reading

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On a typical weekday there are 14 scheduled rail journeys between Bradford Forster Square and Reading , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 14 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Bradford Forster Square to Reading is approximately 165 miles (265 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 5hrs 9 mins.

Northern Rail, CrossCountry, GWR, London North Eastern Railway are the main train operating companies running services between Bradford Forster Square and Reading.

There are 5 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Bradford Forster Square to Reading. The fastest journey time on this route takes 3hrs 47 mins.

Journeys from Bradford Forster Square to Reading Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:30
    3 hrs 47 mins 2 changes
    10:17
    Bradford Forster Square
    Reading
    Bradford Forster Square to Reading
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:29
    5 hrs 2 mins 2 changes
    12:31
    Bradford Forster Square
    Reading
    Bradford Forster Square to Reading
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:43
    3 hrs 55 mins 2 changes
    12:38
    Bradford Forster Square
    Reading
    Bradford Forster Square to Reading
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:30
    4 hrs 46 mins 2 changes
    14:16
    Bradford Forster Square
    Reading
    Bradford Forster Square to Reading
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:30
    4 hrs 37 mins 2 changes
    15:07
    Bradford Forster Square
    Reading
    Bradford Forster Square to Reading
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:30
    4 hrs 46 mins 2 changes
    16:16
    Bradford Forster Square
    Reading
    Bradford Forster Square to Reading
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:30
    4 hrs 44 mins 2 changes
    17:14
    Bradford Forster Square
    Reading
    Bradford Forster Square to Reading
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:30
    4 hrs 47 mins 2 changes
    18:17
    Bradford Forster Square
    Reading
    Bradford Forster Square to Reading
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:30
    4 hrs 46 mins 2 changes
    19:16
    Bradford Forster Square
    Reading
    Bradford Forster Square to Reading
  • Mon 29th Apr
    15:30
    5 hrs 4 mins 2 changes
    20:34
    Bradford Forster Square
    Reading
    Bradford Forster Square to Reading
  • Mon 29th Apr
    16:30
    5 hrs 3 mins 2 changes
    21:33
    Bradford Forster Square
    Reading
    Bradford Forster Square to Reading
  • Mon 29th Apr
    17:30
    5 hrs 2 mins 2 changes
    22:32
    Bradford Forster Square
    Reading
    Bradford Forster Square to Reading
  • Mon 29th Apr
    18:30
    5 hrs 21 mins 2 changes
    23:51
    Bradford Forster Square
    Reading
    Bradford Forster Square to Reading
  • Mon 29th Apr
    19:30
    10 hrs 28 mins 2 changes
    05:58
    Bradford Forster Square
    Reading
    Bradford Forster Square to Reading

About Bradford Forster Square Station

Station name Bradford Forster Square (BDQ)
Address Bradford Forster Square station, Forster Square, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD1 4HY
Managed by NT

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday 06:10 - 19:00
Tuesday 06:10 - 19:00
Wednesday 06:10 - 19:00
Thursday 06:10 - 19:00
Saturday 06:10 - 19:00
Friday 06:10 - 20:00
Sunday 08:45 - 18:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Available

About Reading Station

Station name Reading (RDG)
Address Reading station, Station Hill, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 1LZ
Managed by NR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:15 - 22:00
Saturday 06:15 - 22:00
Sunday 07:15 - 22:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Available

Frequently asked questions about trains between Bradford Forster Square and Reading

The travel time between Bradford Forster Square and Reading by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 5hrs 9 mins & the fastest journey takes 3hrs 47 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Bradford Forster Square and Reading vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 14 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:30, and the last train of the day leaves at 19:59.

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Amenities on trains between Bradford Forster Square and Reading can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Bradford Forster Square & Reading. owever, there are 14 possible journeys which require a change.

Northern Rail, CrossCountry, GWR, London North Eastern Railway are the main train operating companies running services between Bradford Forster Square and Reading.

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