The average train between Reading and Lewisham takes 1h 9m and the fastest train takes 1h. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Reading to Lewisham. 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 30 minutes between Reading and Lewisham. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 10:05 PM which arrives into Lewisham at 11:09 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 1h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


1h 43m • 2 changes


1h 25m • 2 changes


1h 4m • 2 changes


1h 3m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Lewisham. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Lewisham station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 9m.
Reading to Lewisham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Lewisham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Lewisham station.
Book your Reading to Lewisham train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between Reading and Lewisham is 66.6 km. The road distance is 72 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Lewisham via London Paddington, Paddington station, Charing Cross station, and London Charing Cross in around 1h 16m.