The average train between Islington and Reading takes 40 min and the fastest train takes 34 min. The train runs at least 6 times per hour from Islington 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 Islington and Reading. The earliest departure is at 8:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Islington is at 2:08 PM which arrives into Reading at 2:46 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 40 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
34 min • 1 change
39 min • 1 change
37 min • 1 change
40 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Islington to Reading. However, there are services departing from Islington station and arriving at Reading station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40 min.
Islington to Reading train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from London Paddington station.
Islington to Reading train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Reading station.
Book your Islington to Reading train tickets online with Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Islington and Reading is 60.7 km. The road distance is 63 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Reading every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £15–30 and the journey takes 41 min. Elizabeth Line (TfL) also services this route every 4 hours.
