Best places to commute from in Berkshire
Berkshire’s 6 areas ranked by fastest train to the city — best commuter areas. Every figure from OpenStreetMap + National Rail timetable (ATOC/RDG, GTFS), 2026. Indicative, not a valuation.
| # | Area | Fastest train to the city (min) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Slough | 14 min |
| 2 | Windsor and Maidenhead | 18 min |
| 3 | Reading | 28 min |
| 4 | West Berkshire | 60 min |
| 5 | Bracknell Forest | 65 min |
| 6 | Wokingham | 76 min |
Source: OpenStreetMap + National Rail timetable (ATOC/RDG, GTFS) · 2026. Ranked lowest first.
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