The average train between Reading and Clapton takes 58 min and the fastest train takes 52 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Reading to Clapton. 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 Reading and Clapton. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Clapton at 12:57 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 58 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


1h 1m • 2 changes


57 min • 2 changes


53 min • 2 changes


55 min • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Clapton. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Clapton station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 58 min.
Reading to Clapton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Clapton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Liverpool Street Station.
Book your Reading to Clapton train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and London Overground.
The distance between Reading and Clapton is 64.4 km. The road distance is 71 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Clapton via London Paddington, Liverpool Street Station, and London Liverpool Street in around 1h 1m.