The average train between Reading and Russell Square takes 37 min and the fastest train takes 31 min. The train runs at least 5 times per hour from Reading to Russell Square. 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 Russell Square. The earliest departure is at 1:02 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Reading is at 8:37 PM which arrives into Russell Square at 9:12 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 37 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
33 min • 1 change
33 min • 1 change
37 min • 1 change
40 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Russell Square. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Russell Square station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37 min.
Reading to Russell Square train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Russell Square train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
Book your Reading to Russell Square train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Elizabeth Line (TfL).
The distance between Reading and Russell Square is 58.9 km. The road distance is 61 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Reading to London Paddington every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £15–30 and the journey takes 41 min. Elizabeth Line (TfL) also services this route every 4 hours.
