The average train between New Eltham and Reading takes 1h 20m and the fastest train takes 1h 11m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from New Eltham 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 New Eltham and Reading. The earliest departure is at 5:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from New Eltham is at 5:36 PM which arrives into Reading at 6:53 PM. All services require a transfer at London Charing Cross and take an average of 1h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
1h 18m • 2 changes
1h 14m • 2 changes
1h 20m • 2 changes
1h 16m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from New Eltham to Reading. However, there are services departing from New Eltham station and arriving at Reading station via London Charing Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 20m.
New Eltham to Reading train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from New Eltham station.
New Eltham to Reading train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Reading station.
Book your New Eltham to Reading train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between New Eltham and Reading is 72.1 km. The road distance is 79 km.
You can take a train from New Eltham to Reading via London Charing Cross, Charing Cross station, Paddington station, and London Paddington in around 1h 32m.
