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Barking to Reading Train Route Details

First train
06:29

Last train
23:42

Journey time
1 hour 30 minutes

Distance
74 km

Price
OMR 15.810*
What are the next train times from Barking to Reading?
Explore all upcoming journeys from Barking to Reading happening today, including departure and arrival times, whether it's a direct service, travel duration, and who will be providing your route - everything you need to know for catching the train today
| Departure | Arrival | Operator | Find Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|
21:08 Barking | 22:38 Reading | ![]() ![]() | Find Tickets |
21:08 Barking | 23:06 Reading | ![]() ![]() | Find Tickets |
21:38 Barking | 23:12 Reading | ![]() ![]() | Find Tickets |
22:08 Barking | 00:08 +1Reading | ![]() ![]() | Find Tickets |
23:12 Barking | 01:24 +1Reading | ![]() ![]() | Find Tickets |
23:42 Barking | 06:48 +1Paris | ![]() ![]() | Find Tickets |
How to book cheap train tickets from Barking to Reading

Using a Railcard for 1/3 off
Save money on your journeys by choosing from a variety of Railcards, most of which give you 1/3 off standard fares. Options include the 16-25, 26-30, Family & Friends, Two Together, Network and Senior Railcards, plus the 16-17 Saver which offers 50% off. You can buy and store them digitally in your Trip.com app, so big savings are always just a tap away.

Group travel deals
Traveling with a group of 3 to 9 people? Most train companies offer group discounts, allowing you to save up to 1/3 on standard fares. This makes journeys from Barking to Reading more budget-friendly for families, friends, or colleagues traveling together.

Season tickets for frequent travelers
Regular commuters traveling between Barking and Reading - whether weekly, monthly, or annually - can benefit greatly from season tickets. Season tickets allow unlimited travel between both stations within specific time periods, offering substantial savings and eliminating the need to purchase individual tickets for every trip.

Split Tickets discount
It may sound odd, but splitting your journey into smaller segments by purchasing separate, cheaper tickets can often lead to significant savings, all while you remain in the same seat for the entire trip. The best part? Trip.com handles these splits for you, meaning you don't have to do any painstaking planning.
Which train ticket types are available for this route?

Advance train tickets
Released up to 12 weeks in advance, these tickets are usually the most budget-friendly choice for savvy travelers

First Class tickets
First Class tickets give you a more comfortable ride, with larger seats, extra legroom, and access to premium amenities such as refreshments or quieter carriages on many routes

Season tickets
With weekly, monthly, and annual versions, these tickets provide unlimited travel between two stations and typically reduce fares by about 1/3

Flexi Season tickets
Flexi Season tickets combine flexibility with value, letting you travel on any 8 days within a 28-day period. It's an ideal choice if you don't commute every day but want discounted fares.
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*Based on Trip.com ticket data from 2023, Split Tickets provided notably lower prices compared to full-price tickets.












