The average train between Reading and Oval takes 55 min and the fastest train takes 49 min. There is an hourly train service from Reading to Oval. 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 hourly between Reading and Oval. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Oval at 12:42 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 55 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Oval. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Oval station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 55 min.
Reading to Oval train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Oval train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Oval station.
The distance between Reading and Oval is 59.5 km. The road distance is 65 km.
There is no direct connection from Reading to Oval. However, you can take the train to London Paddington, take the train to Tottenham Court Rd, walk to Tottenham Court Road station, then take the subway to Oval station.