The average train between Trafalgar Square and Reading takes 42 min and the fastest train takes 39 min. The train runs at least 6 times per hour from Trafalgar 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 10 minutes between Trafalgar Square and Reading. The earliest departure is at 12:19 AM at night, and the last departure from Trafalgar Square is at 11:32 PM which arrives into Reading at 12:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Charing Cross station and take an average of 42 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Trafalgar Square to Reading. However, there are services departing from Trafalgar Square station and arriving at Reading station via Paddington station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42 min.
Trafalgar Square to Reading train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Charing Cross station.
Trafalgar Square to Reading train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Reading station.
Book your Trafalgar Square to Reading train tickets online with London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Trafalgar Square and Reading is 58.7 km. The road distance is 62 km.
Elizabeth Line (TfL) operates a train from Tottenham Court Rd to Reading every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £27–55 and the journey takes 59 min.
