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Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Science Museum takes 45 min and the fastest train takes 35 min. The train runs at least 4 times per hour from Reading to Science Museum. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

45 min
Duration
39 mi
Distance
£29
Average price
Every 15 minutes
Frequency

Reading to Science Museum train times

Trains run every 15 minutes between Reading and Science Museum. The earliest departure is at 12:19 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:20 PM which arrives into Science Museum at 12:15 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 45 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)1h 8m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)1h 16m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)1h • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)49 min • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)1h 8m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)1h 16m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)1h • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)49 min • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)1h 7m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)1h 5m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)54 min • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)47 min • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)6h 59m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)1h 7m • 1 change
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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)London Underground (Tube)1h 4m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)55 min • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)1h 9m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)1h 16m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)1h • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)49 min • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)1h 8m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)1h 16m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)1h • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)49 min • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)1h 8m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)1h 16m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)1h • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)49 min • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Reading to Science Museum? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 38.9 mi
  • Duration: 45 min

What companies run services between Reading, England and Science Museum, England?

There is no direct connection from Reading to Science Museum. However, you can take the train to London Paddington, walk to Paddington station, take the subway to South Kensington station, then walk to Science Museum. Alternatively, you can take a train from Reading to Science Museum via Ealing Broadway, Ealing Broadway station, and South Kensington station in around 1h 26m.

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