The average train between Southwark and Reading takes 46 min and the fastest train takes 40 min. The train runs at least 6 times per hour from Southwark 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 10 minutes between Southwark and Reading. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southwark is at 12:39 PM which arrives into Reading at 1:24 PM. All services require a transfer at Bond Street station and take an average of 46 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
45 min • 2 changes
46 min • 2 changes
43 min • 2 changes
43 min • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Southwark to Reading. However, there are services departing from Southwark station and arriving at Reading station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46 min.
Southwark to Reading train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from London Paddington station.
Southwark to Reading train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Reading station.
Book your Southwark to Reading train tickets online with London Underground (Tube), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Southwark and Reading is 60.3 km. The road distance is 64 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Reading every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £16–30 and the journey takes 36 min. Elizabeth Line (TfL) also services this route every 4 hours.
