The average train between Reading and Poplar takes 50 min and the fastest train takes 43 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Reading to Poplar. 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 20 minutes between Reading and Poplar. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 10:51 PM which arrives into Poplar at 11:54 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 50 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Poplar. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Poplar station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 50 min.
Reading to Poplar train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Poplar train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Canary Wharf station.
Book your Reading to Poplar train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Elizabeth Line (TfL).
The distance between Reading and Poplar is 66.5 km. The road distance is 69 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Canary Wharf via London Paddington in around 1h 5m.
