The average train between Hammersmith and Reading takes 43 min and the fastest train takes 39 min. The train runs at least 6 times per hour from Hammersmith 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 Hammersmith and Reading. The earliest departure is at 8:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hammersmith is at 2:45 PM which arrives into Reading at 3:26 PM. All services require a transfer at Paddington and take an average of 43 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

42 min • 1 change

40 min • 1 change

42 min • 1 change

40 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Hammersmith to Reading. However, there are services departing from Hammersmith station and arriving at Reading station via Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43 min.
Hammersmith to Reading train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Hammersmith station.
Hammersmith to Reading train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Reading station.
The distance between Hammersmith and Reading is 51.9 km. The road distance is 63 km.
South Western Railway operates a train from Richmond (London) to Reading hourly. Tickets cost £13–35 and the journey takes 1h 6m.