Bath to Reading by train
Reading lies 97 km (60 mi) east of Bath, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 56 min at the speeds typical of United Kingdom rail, over roughly 118 km (73 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Bath | Reading | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Population | 101,557 | 318,014 |
| Elevation | 96 m (315 ft) | 51 m (167 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Stations on record | Bath Spa railway station, Oldfield Park railway station, Westmoreland Street railway station | Tilehurst railway station, Reading West, Reading Green Park railway station |
| Postal codes | BA1 | RG1–RG6 |
Where to book trains from Bath to Reading
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Common questions
How far is Reading from Bath?
97 km (60 mi) in a straight line, east of Bath; by road roughly 118 km (73 mi).
How long does it take to get from Bath to Reading by train?
About 56 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bath and Reading?
No, both are on Europe/London at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.