The average train between Reading and Tower Hamlets takes 57 min and the fastest train takes 48 min. The train runs at least 4 times per hour from Reading to Tower Hamlets. 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 Tower Hamlets. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 5:20 PM which arrives into Tower Hamlets at 6:13 PM. 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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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Tower Hamlets. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Tower Hamlets station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 57 min.
Reading to Tower Hamlets train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Tower Hamlets train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Aldgate station.
Book your Reading to Tower Hamlets train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and London Underground (Tube).
The distance between Reading and Tower Hamlets is 62.8 km. The road distance is 65 km.
Elizabeth Line (TfL) operates a train from Reading to Whitechapel Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £28–60 and the journey takes 1h 10m.