The average train between Pimlico and Reading takes 50 min and the fastest train takes 41 min. The train runs at least 4 times per hour from Pimlico 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 Pimlico and Reading. The earliest departure is at 9:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Pimlico is at 5:12 PM which arrives into Reading at 5:55 PM. All services require a transfer at Paddington station and take an average of 50 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

46 min • 1 change

46 min • 1 change

51 min • 1 change

45 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Pimlico to Reading. However, there are services departing from Pimlico station and arriving at Reading station via Paddington station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 50 min.
Pimlico to Reading train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Victoria station.
Pimlico to Reading train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Reading station.
Book your Pimlico to Reading train tickets online with London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Pimlico and Reading is 57.7 km. The road distance is 64 km.
South Western Railway operates a train from Vauxhall to Reading every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £17–40 and the journey takes 1h 20m.