The average train between Reading and Big Ben takes 52 min and the fastest train takes 42 min. The train runs at least 4 times per hour from Reading to Big Ben. 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 Reading and Big Ben. The earliest departure is at 12:19 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:12 PM which arrives into Big Ben at 12:05 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 52 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Big Ben. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Big Ben station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 52 min.
Reading to Big Ben train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Big Ben train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Westminster station.
Book your Reading to Big Ben train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and Elizabeth Line (TfL).
The distance between Reading and Big Ben is 58.8 km. The road distance is 66 km.
Elizabeth Line (TfL) operates a train from Reading to Bond Street Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £26–55 and the journey takes 1h.
