The average train between Russell Square and Reading takes 37 min and the fastest train takes 32 min. The train runs at least 5 times per hour from Russell Square to Reading. 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 Russell Square and Reading. The earliest departure is at 1:37 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Russell Square is at 8:22 PM which arrives into Reading at 8:57 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 37 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

34 min • 1 change

36 min • 1 change

34 min • 1 change

36 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Russell Square to Reading. However, there are services departing from Russell Square station and arriving at Reading station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37 min.
Russell Square to Reading train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from London Paddington station.
Russell Square to Reading train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Reading station.
Book your Russell Square to Reading train tickets online with Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Russell Square and Reading is 58.9 km. The road distance is 61 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Reading every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £15–30 and the journey takes 36 min. Elizabeth Line (TfL) also services this route every 4 hours.