The average train between Reading and Kennington takes 51 min and the fastest train takes 43 min. The train runs at least 5 times per hour from Reading to Kennington. 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 Kennington. The earliest departure is at 1:20 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Reading is at 9:04 PM which arrives into Kennington at 9:52 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 51 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


52 min • 2 changes


52 min • 2 changes


46 min • 2 changes


51 min • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Kennington. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Kennington station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 51 min.
Reading to Kennington train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Kennington train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Kennington station.
Book your Reading to Kennington train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and London Underground (Tube).
The distance between Reading and Kennington is 60 km. The road distance is 64 km.
Elizabeth Line (TfL) operates a train from Reading to Tottenham Court Rd every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £27–55 and the journey takes 1h 2m.