The average train between Reading and Plumstead takes 1h 10m and the fastest train takes 1h. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Reading to Plumstead. 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 Plumstead. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:15 PM which arrives into Plumstead at 12:55 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 1h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Plumstead. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Plumstead station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 10m.
Reading to Plumstead train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Plumstead train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Woolwich Dockyard station.
Book your Reading to Plumstead train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Southeastern.
The distance between Reading and Plumstead is 73.1 km. The road distance is 79 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Plumstead via London Paddington and Woolwich Dockyard in around 1h 23m.
