The average train between Charing Cross and Reading takes 42 min and the fastest train takes 39 min. The train runs at least 6 times per hour 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 every 10 minutes between Charing Cross and Reading. The earliest departure is at 10:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Charing Cross is at 4:20 PM which arrives into Reading at 5:00 PM. All services require a transfer at Paddington station and take an average of 42 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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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 station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42 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 London Underground (Tube), arrive at Reading station.
Book your Charing Cross to Reading train tickets online with London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Charing Cross and Reading is 58.9 km. The road distance is 62 km.
Elizabeth Line (TfL) operates a train from Tottenham Court Rd to Reading every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £26–55 and the journey takes 59 min. South Western Railway also services this route hourly.
