The average train between London and Reading takes 35 min and the fastest train takes 23 min. The train runs at least 10 times per hour from London 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 London and Reading. The earliest departure is at 9:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London is at 12:32 PM which arrives into Reading at 12:55 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 35 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from London station and arriving at Reading station. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate 3 times a day. The journey takes approximately 35 min.
London to Reading train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from London Paddington station.
London to Reading train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.
Book your London to Reading train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and South Western Railway.
The distance between London and Reading is 58.7 km. The road distance is 57 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Reading every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £16–30 and the journey takes 37 min. Two other operators also service this route.
