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The train between Charing Cross and Reading takes 39 min. The train runs, on average, once a week from Charing Cross to Reading. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run on demand between Charing Cross and Reading. Service times information will be available soon. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 39 min.
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No, there is no direct train from Charing Cross to Reading. However, there are services departing from Charing Cross station and arriving at Reading station via Paddington station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39 min.
Charing Cross to Reading train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Charing Cross station.
Charing Cross to Reading train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.
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The distance between Charing Cross and Reading is 58.9 km. The road distance is 67 km.
Elizabeth Line (TfL) operates a train from Tottenham Court Rd to Reading every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £29–60 and the journey takes 59 min. South Western Railway also services this route every 30 minutes.
