The average train between Reading and London Victoria takes 47 min and the fastest train takes 37 min. The train runs at least 4 times per hour from Reading to London Victoria. 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 London Victoria. The earliest departure is at 4:18 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 4:47 PM which arrives into London Victoria at 5:37 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 47 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 23m • 1 change

1h 18m • 1 change

1h 2m • 1 change

51 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Reading to London Victoria. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at London Victoria station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47 min.
Reading to London Victoria train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to London Victoria train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Sloane Square station.
The distance between Reading and London Victoria is 57.1 km. The road distance is 64 km.
There is no direct connection from Reading to London Victoria. However, you can take the train to London Paddington, walk to Paddington station, take the subway to Sloane Square station, then walk to London Victoria.