Reading live departures
Next trains leaving Reading (RDG), with platforms and expected times from the National Rail Darwin feed. The board refreshes itself every 30 seconds, so you can leave it open while you walk to the station.
Waiting for someone instead? Reading live arrivals shows trains coming in, with origins and expected times.
- Station codeRDG
- CountryEngland
- Coordinates51.4588, -0.9722
- Nearest stationReading West (1.3 km)
- Passengers 2024-2514,324,664
- GB rank33rd busiest
- Managed byNetwork Rail
About this board
Reading is a National Rail station in England, listed under the code RDG. The departures above come from Darwin, the industry system that merges the timetable with live signalling and operator updates. A train marked "On time" is running to schedule; an amended time means Darwin expects it to leave then instead.
In the year April 2024 to March 2025, Reading handled 14,324,664 passenger entries and exits, ranking 33rd of Great Britain's stations. The most common origin or destination for journeys here is London Paddington (4,438,238 journeys). Figures are ORR station usage estimates.
Fares out of Reading usually drop outside the morning and evening peaks. Our off-peak train times guide explains when the cheaper windows start on each operator.
Stations near Reading
Reading station FAQs
What is the station code for Reading?
The three-letter CRS code for Reading is RDG. You can use it on any journey planner or departure board site, including the search on this one.
How current is the Reading departure board?
The board on this page reads from Darwin, the rail industry's live train-running engine, and refreshes every 30 seconds. It shows the same expected times and platforms as the screens at Reading itself.
How busy is Reading station?
Reading recorded 14,324,664 passenger entries and exits in the year April 2024 to March 2025, making it the 33rd busiest station in Great Britain (ORR estimates). The most common origin or destination for journeys here is London Paddington.
Which stations are closest to Reading?
The nearest station is Reading West, about 1.3 km away in a straight line. Reading Green Park (4.1 km) and Tilehurst (4.2 km) are also close.
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Live departures: Darwin via National Rail OpenLDBWS, Open Government Licence. Station reference data: open industry sources. Passenger figures: ORR station usage estimates, April 2024 to March 2025 (OGL). Distances are straight-line. Page details last verified 12 September 2026. How this site works.