The average train between Lewisham and Reading takes 1h 9m and the fastest train takes 1h 1m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Lewisham 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 20 minutes between Lewisham and Reading. The earliest departure is at 12:39 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Lewisham is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Reading at 12:33 AM. All services require a transfer at London Charing Cross and take an average of 1h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


1h 6m • 2 changes


1h 5m • 2 changes


1h 14m • 2 changes


1h 6m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Lewisham to Reading. However, there are services departing from Lewisham station and arriving at Reading station via London Charing Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 9m.
Lewisham to Reading train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Lewisham station.
Lewisham to Reading train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Lewisham to Reading train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Lewisham and Reading is 66.6 km. The road distance is 72 km.
You can take a train from Lewisham to Reading via London Charing Cross, Charing Cross station, Paddington station, and London Paddington in around 1h 11m.