The average train between Reading and The Oval takes 57 min and the fastest train takes 49 min. There is a train service every few hours from Reading to The Oval. 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 hourly between Reading and The Oval. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:36 PM which arrives into The Oval at 12:42 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 57 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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52 min • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Reading to The Oval? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Reading to The Oval. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Oval station via London Paddington station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 57 min.
Reading to The Oval train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to The Oval train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Oval station.
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The distance between Reading and The Oval is 59.4 km. The road distance is 67 km.
Elizabeth Line (TfL) operates a train from Reading to Tottenham Court Rd every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £29–60 and the journey takes 1h 2m.