The average train between Kennington and Reading takes 49 min and the fastest train takes 44 min. The train runs at least 5 times per hour from Kennington 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 Kennington and Reading. The earliest departure is at 10:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kennington is at 5:59 PM which arrives into Reading at 6:48 PM. All services require a transfer at Tottenham Court Road station and take an average of 49 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


51 min • 2 changes


46 min • 2 changes


46 min • 2 changes


46 min • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Kennington to Reading. However, there are services departing from Kennington station and arriving at Reading station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 49 min.
Kennington to Reading train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from London Paddington station.
Kennington to Reading train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Reading station.
Book your Kennington to Reading train tickets online with London Underground (Tube), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Kennington and Reading is 60 km. The road distance is 65 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Reading every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £16–35 and the journey takes 36 min. Elizabeth Line (TfL) also services this route every 3 hours.