The average train between Reading and Clapton takes 57 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 8:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 9:12 PM which arrives into Clapton at 10:10 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 57 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


1h • 2 changes


55 min • 2 changes


57 min • 2 changes


57 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 57 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 London Paddington 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.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Reading to London Paddington every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £16–35 and the journey takes 39 min. Elizabeth Line (TfL) also services this route 5 times a day.