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Outbound fromGidea Park to Reading by train
It takes an average of 1h 37m to travel from Gidea Park to Reading by train, over a distance of around 51 miles (83 km). There are normally 102 trains per day travelling from Gidea Park to Reading and tickets for this journey start from £43.70 when you book in advance.
| First train | 04:25 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 22:52 | |
| Departure station | Gidea Park | |
| Arrival station | Reading | |
| Journey time | From 1h 22m | |
| Distance | 51 miles (83 km) | |
| Frequency | 102 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £43.70 | |
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Take the train from Gidea Park to Reading in 1 hour 22 minutes
If you want to travel from Gidea Park to Reading by train, you've come to the right place.
You can expect the journey from Gidea Park to Reading by train to take around 1 hour 37 minutes. If you want to get there as quickly as possible, it can take as little as 1 hour 22 minutes on the fastest services. You'll usually find around 102 trains per day running on this route, which spans 51 miles (83 km). You'll have to make 1 change along the way on your journey to Reading. You can travel with Great Western Railway trains during your journey, as they are the main operator of services on this route.
Train tickets from Gidea Park to Reading start from £43.70 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 Gidea Park to Reading
Book in advance
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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 Gidea Park 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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