Reading West live departures
Next trains leaving Reading West (RDW), 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 West live arrivals shows trains coming in, with origins and expected times.
- Station codeRDW
- CountryEngland
- Coordinates51.4551, -0.9901
- Nearest stationReading (1.3 km)
- Passengers 2024-25481,548
- GB rank884th busiest
- Managed byGreat Western Railway
About this board
Reading West is a National Rail station in England, listed under the code RDW. 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 West handled 481,548 passenger entries and exits, ranking 884th of Great Britain's stations. The most common origin or destination for journeys here is Reading (161,804 journeys). Figures are ORR station usage estimates.
Fares out of Reading West usually drop outside the morning and evening peaks. Our off-peak train times guide explains when the cheaper windows start on each operator.
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Reading West station FAQs
What is the station code for Reading West?
The three-letter CRS code for Reading West is RDW. You can use it on any journey planner or departure board site, including the search on this one.
How current is the Reading West 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 West itself.
How busy is Reading West station?
Reading West recorded 481,548 passenger entries and exits in the year April 2024 to March 2025, making it the 884th busiest station in Great Britain (ORR estimates). The most common origin or destination for journeys here is Reading.
Which stations are closest to Reading West?
The nearest station is Reading, about 1.3 km away in a straight line. Reading Green Park (3.3 km) and Tilehurst (3.3 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.