The average train between Wapping and Reading takes 57 min and the fastest train takes 49 min. The train runs at least 5 times per hour from Wapping 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 Wapping and Reading. The earliest departure is at 12:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Wapping is at 11:59 PM which arrives into Reading at 1:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Whitechapel and take an average of 57 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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53 min • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Wapping to Reading? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Wapping to Reading. However, there are services departing from Whitechapel Station and arriving at Reading station via London Paddington station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 57 min.
Wapping to Reading train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Whitechapel Station.
Wapping to Reading train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.
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The distance between Wapping and Reading is 63.4 km. The road distance is 72 km.
You can take a train from Wapping to Reading via Whitechapel, Whitechapel Station, and London Paddington in around 49 min.