The average train between Thamesmead and Reading takes 1h 1m and the fastest train takes 56 min. The train runs at least 5 times per hour from Thamesmead 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 Thamesmead and Reading. The earliest departure is at 5:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Thamesmead is at 11:58 PM which arrives into Reading at 1:45 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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59 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Thamesmead to Reading. However, there are services departing from Thamesmead station and arriving at Reading station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 1m.
Thamesmead to Reading train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Abbey Wood station.
Thamesmead to Reading train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Reading station.
Book your Thamesmead to Reading train tickets online with Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Thamesmead and Reading is 75.7 km. The road distance is 82 km.
You can take a train from Abbey Wood to Reading via London Paddington in around 1h 8m.