The average train between Reading and Acton Main Line takes 41 min and the fastest train takes 32 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Reading to Acton Main Line. 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 30 minutes between Reading and Acton Main Line. The earliest departure is at 3:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 10:51 PM which arrives into Acton Main Line at 11:42 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 41 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

39 min • 1 change

39 min • 1 change

35 min • 1 change

38 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Acton Main Line. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Acton Main Line station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41 min.
Reading to Acton Main Line train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Acton Main Line train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
Book your Reading to Acton Main Line train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Elizabeth Line (TfL).
The distance between Reading and Acton Main Line is 49.3 km. The road distance is 64 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Reading to London Paddington every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £15–30 and the journey takes 39 min. Elizabeth Line (TfL) also services this route every 4 hours.