The average train between Reading and New Cross takes 1h 9m and the fastest train takes 58 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Reading to New Cross. 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 New Cross. The earliest departure is at 5:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:40 PM which arrives into New Cross at 6:05 AM. 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.
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No, there is no direct train from Reading to New Cross. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at New Cross station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 9m.
Reading to New Cross train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to New Cross train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at New Cross ELL station.
Book your Reading to New Cross train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and London Overground.
The distance between Reading and New Cross is 64.6 km. The road distance is 72 km.
You can take a train from Reading to New Cross ELL via London Paddington, Whitechapel Station, and Whitechapel in around 1h 18m.
