The average train between Reading and Embankment Station takes 45 min and the fastest train takes 39 min. The train runs at least 5 times per hour from Reading to Embankment Station. 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 Embankment Station. The earliest departure is at 11:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 7:05 PM which arrives into Embankment Station at 7:47 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 45 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

44 min • 1 change

40 min • 1 change

40 min • 1 change

51 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Embankment Station. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Embankment Station station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45 min.
Reading to Embankment Station train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Embankment Station train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Embankment station.
Book your Reading to Embankment Station train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and London Underground (Tube).
The distance between Reading and Embankment Station is 59 km. The road distance is 63 km.
Elizabeth Line (TfL) operates a train from Reading to Tottenham Court Rd every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £26–55 and the journey takes 1h 2m.