The average train between Reading and Spitalfields takes 43 min and the fastest train takes 37 min. The train runs at least 5 times per hour from Reading to Spitalfields. 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 Spitalfields. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:17 PM which arrives into Spitalfields at 12:25 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 43 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 21m • 1 change

57 min • 1 change

49 min • 1 change

43 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Spitalfields. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Spitalfields station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43 min.
Reading to Spitalfields train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Spitalfields train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Liverpool Street Station.
Book your Reading to Spitalfields train tickets online with Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Reading and Spitalfields is 62.5 km. The road distance is 64 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Liverpool Street Station via London Paddington in around 54 min.