The average train between Woolwich and Reading takes 58 min and the fastest train takes 53 min. The train runs at least 5 times per hour from Woolwich 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 Woolwich and Reading. The earliest departure is at 12:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Woolwich is at 1:35 PM which arrives into Reading at 2:32 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 58 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 44m • 1 change

54 min • 1 change

59 min • 1 change

55 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Woolwich to Reading. However, there are services departing from Woolwich station and arriving at Reading station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 58 min.
Woolwich to Reading train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Woolwich Dockyard station.
Woolwich to Reading train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Reading station.
Book your Woolwich to Reading train tickets online with Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Woolwich and Reading is 71.6 km. The road distance is 77 km.
You can take a train from Woolwich Dockyard to Reading via London Paddington in around 1h 5m.