The average train between Reading and Charing Cross takes 44 min and the fastest train takes 38 min. The train runs at least 5 times per hour from Reading to Charing Cross. 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 Charing Cross. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:17 PM which arrives into Charing Cross at 12:29 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 44 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
1h 22m • 1 change
58 min • 1 change
51 min • 1 change
48 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Charing Cross. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Charing Cross station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44 min.
Reading to Charing Cross train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Charing Cross train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Charing Cross station.
Book your Reading to Charing Cross train tickets online with Elizabeth Line (TfL), London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Reading and Charing Cross is 58.9 km. The road distance is 62 km.
Elizabeth Line (TfL) operates a train from Reading to Tottenham Court Rd every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £27–55 and the journey takes 1h 2m. South Western Railway also services this route hourly.
