The average train between Reading and Woolwich takes 58 min and the fastest train takes 52 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Reading to Woolwich. 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 20 minutes between Reading and Woolwich. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 4:42 PM which arrives into Woolwich at 5:35 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 58 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
1h 35m • 1 change
1h 12m • 1 change
1h 4m • 1 change
57 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Woolwich. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Woolwich station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 58 min.
Reading to Woolwich train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Woolwich train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Woolwich Dockyard station.
Book your Reading to Woolwich train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Elizabeth Line (TfL).
The distance between Reading and Woolwich is 71.6 km. The road distance is 77 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Woolwich Dockyard via London Paddington in around 1h 14m.
