The average train between Reading and London takes 38 min and the fastest train takes 22 min. The train runs at least 12 times per hour from Reading to 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 5 minutes between Reading and London. The earliest departure is at 7:05 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Reading is at 10:51 PM which arrives into London at 11:29 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 38 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Reading station and arriving at London station. Services depart every 5 minutes, and operate 3 times a day. The journey takes approximately 38 min.
Reading to London train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to London train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
Book your Reading to London train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Reading and London is 58.7 km. The road distance is 57 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Reading to London Paddington every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £16–30 and the journey takes 39 min. Two other operators also service this route.
