Train Reading to Southwark from £33 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Southwark takes 47 min and the fastest train takes 39 min. The train runs at least 5 times per hour from Reading to Southwark. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

47 min
Duration: 40 mi
Distance: £33
Average price: Every 15 minutes
Frequency

Train via London Paddington

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53 min

£19–59

Reading to Southwark train times

Trains run every 15 minutes between Reading and Southwark. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Southwark at 12:39 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 47 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, May 6, 2026

11:17 PM → 12:33 AM
Arrives next day
1h 16m • 2 changes
11:36 PM → 12:39 AM
Arrives next day
1h 3m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, May 7, 2026

4:35 AM → 6:00 AM
1h 25m • 2 changes
5:10 AM → 6:10 AM
1h • 2 changes
5:48 AM → 6:41 AM
53 min • 2 changes
6:00 AM → 6:48 AM
47 min • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Reading to Southwark? 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.

Map of how to get from Reading to Southwark.

Launch map view

Distance: 39.7 mi
Duration: 47 min

What companies run services between Reading, England and Southwark, England?

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.

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