The average train between Reading and Portland Place takes 38 min and the fastest train takes 32 min. The train runs at least 4 times per hour from Reading to Portland Place. 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 Portland Place. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:17 PM which arrives into Portland Place at 12:23 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 38 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 16m • 1 change

52 min • 1 change

45 min • 1 change

37 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Portland Place. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Portland Place station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38 min.
Reading to Portland Place train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Portland Place train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at London Paddington station.
Book your Reading to Portland Place train tickets online with Elizabeth Line (TfL), London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Reading and Portland Place is 57.6 km. The road distance is 60 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Reading to London Paddington every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £15–30 and the journey takes 39 min. Elizabeth Line (TfL) also services this route every 4 hours.