The average train between Plumstead and Reading takes 1h 12m and the fastest train takes 1h 1m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Plumstead 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 Plumstead and Reading. The earliest departure is at 7:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Plumstead is at 8:43 PM which arrives into Reading at 9:53 PM. All services require a transfer at Woolwich Dockyard and take an average of 1h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


1h 1m • 2 changes


1h 9m • 2 changes


1h 13m • 2 changes


1h 9m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Plumstead to Reading. However, there are services departing from Plumstead station and arriving at Reading station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 12m.
Plumstead to Reading train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Woolwich Dockyard station.
Plumstead to Reading train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Plumstead to Reading train tickets online with Southeastern, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Plumstead and Reading is 73.1 km. The road distance is 79 km.
You can take a train from Plumstead to Reading via Woolwich Dockyard and London Paddington in around 1h 15m.