The average train between Reading and ExCeL London takes 53 min and the fastest train takes 47 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Reading to ExCeL London. 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 ExCeL London. The earliest departure is at 6:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 5:50 PM which arrives into ExCeL London at 6:48 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 53 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

51 min • 1 change

48 min • 1 change

56 min • 1 change

51 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Reading to ExCeL London. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at ExCeL London station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 53 min.
Reading to ExCeL London train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to ExCeL London train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Custom House station.
Book your Reading to ExCeL London train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Elizabeth Line (TfL).
The distance between Reading and ExCeL London is 68.9 km. The road distance is 74 km.
You can take a train from Reading to ExCeL London via London Paddington and Custom House in around 1h 20m.