The average train between Poplar and Reading takes 50 min and the fastest train takes 45 min. The train runs at least 5 times per hour from Poplar 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 Poplar and Reading. The earliest departure is at 12:58 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Poplar is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Reading at 9:11 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 50 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
48 min • 1 change
48 min • 1 change
51 min • 1 change
49 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Poplar to Reading. However, there are services departing from Poplar station and arriving at Reading station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 50 min.
Poplar to Reading train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Canary Wharf station.
Poplar to Reading train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Reading station.
Book your Poplar to Reading train tickets online with Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Poplar and Reading is 66.5 km. The road distance is 69 km.
You can take a train from Canary Wharf to Reading via London Paddington in around 57 min.
