The average train between Whitechapel and Reading takes 45 min and the fastest train takes 41 min. The train runs at least 6 times per hour from Whitechapel 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 Whitechapel and Reading. The earliest departure is at 2:54 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Whitechapel is at 8:47 PM which arrives into Reading at 9:45 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 45 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

43 min • 1 change

44 min • 1 change

44 min • 1 change

43 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Whitechapel to Reading. However, there are services departing from Whitechapel station and arriving at Reading station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45 min.
Whitechapel to Reading train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Whitechapel Station.
Whitechapel to Reading train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Reading station.
Book your Whitechapel to Reading train tickets online with Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Whitechapel and Reading is 63.3 km. The road distance is 66 km.
You can take a train from Whitechapel Station to Reading via London Paddington in around 1h.