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Reading to Eltham trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Eltham takes 1h 29m and the fastest train takes 1h 9m. There is an hourly train service from Reading to Eltham. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 29m
Duration
48 mi
Distance
£38
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via London Paddington

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  1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train Didcot Parkway - London Paddington / ...
  2. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Elthamtrain train London Charing Cross - Dartford / ...
1h 47m
£23–68

Reading to Eltham train times

Trains run hourly between Reading and Eltham. The earliest departure is at 5:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Eltham at 6:21 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 1h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 47.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 29m

What companies run services between Reading, England and Eltham, England?

You can take a train from Reading to Eltham via London Paddington, Paddington station, Charing Cross station, and London Charing Cross in around 1h 47m.

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