The average train between Eltham and Reading takes 1h 21m and the fastest train takes 1h 12m. There is an hourly train service from Eltham 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 hourly between Eltham and Reading. The earliest departure is at 5:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Eltham is at 10:43 PM which arrives into Reading at 12:22 AM. All services require a transfer at London Charing Cross and take an average of 1h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Eltham to Reading. However, there are services departing from Eltham station and arriving at Reading station via London Charing Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 21m.
Eltham to Reading train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Eltham station.
Eltham to Reading train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Eltham to Reading train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Eltham and Reading is 70.9 km. The road distance is 77 km.
You can take a train from Eltham to Reading via London Charing Cross, Charing Cross station, Paddington station, and London Paddington in around 1h 28m.
