Rome to Reading by train
Reading lies 1,475 km (917 mi) north-west of Rome, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 12 h 7 min at the speeds typical of Italy and United Kingdom rail, over roughly 1,800 km (1,118 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Rome | Reading | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Italy | United Kingdom |
| Population | 2.3 million | 318,014 |
| Elevation | 52 m (171 ft) | 51 m (167 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Rome) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Stations on record | Roma Termini railway station, Roma Tiburtina railway station, EUR Magliana | Tilehurst railway station, Reading West, Reading Green Park railway station |
Clocks in Reading are 1 h behind Rome right now, so a 12 h 7 min journey lands only 11 h 7 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Reading
Crossing from Italy into United Kingdom: money changes from the Euro to the Pound (GBP); traffic switches to the left; sockets are BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +44; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q3086706.
Where to book trains from Rome to Reading
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Staying in Reading
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Common questions
How far is Reading from Rome?
1,475 km (917 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Rome; by road roughly 1,800 km (1,118 mi).
How long does it take to get from Rome to Reading by train?
About 12 h 7 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Rome and Reading?
Reading is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/London against Europe/Rome).
What currency do I need in Reading?
The Pound (GBP).
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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.