The average train between ExCeL London and Reading takes 54 min and the fastest train takes 49 min. The train runs at least 5 times per hour from ExCeL London 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 15 minutes between ExCeL London and Reading. The earliest departure is at 9:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from ExCeL London is at 5:28 PM which arrives into Reading at 6:21 PM. All services require a transfer at Custom House and take an average of 54 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

52 min • 1 change

54 min • 1 change

51 min • 1 change

52 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from ExCeL London to Reading. However, there are services departing from ExCeL London station and arriving at Reading station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 54 min.
ExCeL London to Reading train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Custom House station.
ExCeL London to Reading train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Reading station.
Book your ExCeL London to Reading train tickets online with Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between ExCeL London and Reading is 68.9 km. The road distance is 74 km.
You can take a vehicle from ExCeL London to Reading via Custom House and London Paddington in around 1h 15m.