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Trains from Reading West to Barking (BKG)

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47

train journeys
per day

46

miles (74 kms)

1hrs 36 mins

fastest journey

05:22 / 23:49

first / last train

0

direct trains (3 or 3 changes)

4

operators run

5

routes

Trains from Reading West to Barking (BKG)

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On a typical weekday there are 47 scheduled rail journeys between Reading West and Barking , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 47 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Reading West to Barking is approximately 46 miles (74 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 1hrs 59 mins.

South Western Railway, GWR, c2c, Elizabeth Line are the main train operating companies running services between Reading West and Barking.

There are 5 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Reading West to Barking. The fastest journey time on this route takes 1hrs 36 mins.

Journeys from Reading West to Barking Today

  • Mon 27th May
    05:22
    2 hrs 31 mins 3 changes
    07:53
    Reading West
    Barking
    Reading West to Barking
  • Mon 27th May
    06:38
    1 hrs 36 mins 3 changes
    08:14
    Reading West
    Barking
    Reading West to Barking
  • Mon 27th May
    06:48
    2 hrs 4 mins 3 changes
    08:52
    Reading West
    Barking
    Reading West to Barking
  • Mon 27th May
    07:29
    1 hrs 39 mins 3 changes
    09:08
    Reading West
    Barking
    Reading West to Barking
  • Mon 27th May
    07:43
    2 hrs 1 min 3 changes
    09:44
    Reading West
    Barking
    Reading West to Barking
  • Mon 27th May
    07:48
    2 hrs 4 mins 3 changes
    09:52
    Reading West
    Barking
    Reading West to Barking
  • Mon 27th May
    08:02
    2 hrs 6 mins 3 changes
    10:08
    Reading West
    Barking
    Reading West to Barking
  • Mon 27th May
    08:19
    1 hrs 55 mins 3 changes
    10:14
    Reading West
    Barking
    Reading West to Barking
  • Mon 27th May
    08:38
    2 hrs 3 changes
    10:38
    Reading West
    Barking
    Reading West to Barking
  • Mon 27th May
    08:59
    1 hrs 54 mins 3 changes
    10:53
    Reading West
    Barking
    Reading West to Barking
  • Mon 27th May
    09:03
    2 hrs 11 mins 3 changes
    11:14
    Reading West
    Barking
    Reading West to Barking
  • Mon 27th May
    09:42
    1 hrs 56 mins 3 changes
    11:38
    Reading West
    Barking
    Reading West to Barking
  • Mon 27th May
    09:51
    1 hrs 53 mins 3 changes
    11:44
    Reading West
    Barking
    Reading West to Barking
  • Mon 27th May
    10:15
    1 hrs 53 mins 3 changes
    12:08
    Reading West
    Barking
    Reading West to Barking
  • Mon 27th May
    10:35
    2 hrs 3 mins 3 changes
    12:38
    Reading West
    Barking
    Reading West to Barking
  • Mon 27th May
    10:52
    1 hrs 52 mins 3 changes
    12:44
    Reading West
    Barking
    Reading West to Barking
  • Mon 27th May
    11:15
    1 hrs 53 mins 3 changes
    13:08
    Reading West
    Barking
    Reading West to Barking
  • Mon 27th May
    11:46
    1 hrs 52 mins 3 changes
    13:38
    Reading West
    Barking
    Reading West to Barking
  • Mon 27th May
    12:14
    2 hrs 3 changes
    14:14
    Reading West
    Barking
    Reading West to Barking
  • Mon 27th May
    12:39
    1 hrs 59 mins 3 changes
    14:38
    Reading West
    Barking
    Reading West to Barking

About Reading West Station

Station name Reading West (RDW)
Address Reading West station, Oxford Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 7PY
Managed by GW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:30 - 10:45
Weekend Closed
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

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

About Barking Station

Station name Barking (BKG)
Address Barking station, Station Parade, Barking, Greater London, IG11 8TU
Managed by CC

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:15 - 23:00
Saturday 05:15 - 23:00
Sunday 06:45 - 10:45
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

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

Frequently asked questions about trains between Reading West and Barking

The travel time between Reading West and Barking by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 1hrs 59 mins & the fastest journey takes 1hrs 36 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Reading West and Barking vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 47 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:22, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:49.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Reading West & Barking. owever, there are 47 possible journeys which require a change.

South Western Railway, GWR, c2c, Elizabeth Line are the main train operating companies running services between Reading West and Barking.

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