4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Reading to London
Cheapest price on Oct 10
€15
Average ticket price on Oct 10
€34
Fastest journey on Oct 10
23 m
Average journey duration on Oct 10
23 m
Trains on Oct 10
48
Distance
59 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Reading to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Reading to London will cost around €34 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €15.
On Sat, Oct 10, we found 48 trains from Reading to London, including 48 direct services.
On Sat, Oct 10 the direct trains cover the 59 km distance in an average of 23 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 23 m .
On Sat, Oct 10 the slowest trains will take 23 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
L807342:09 PM1h52Reading station (RDG)4:01 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)€151One-way0 transfers- L8069812:09 PM1h52Reading station (RDG)2:01 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)€231One-way0 transfers
- L8070712:39 PM1h52Reading station (RDG)2:31 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)€231One-way0 transfers
- L807161:09 PM1h52Reading station (RDG)3:01 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)€231One-way0 transfers
- L807251:39 PM1h52Reading station (RDG)3:31 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)€231One-way0 transfers
W353567:59 AM0h23Reading station (RDG)8:22 AMLondon Paddington (PAD)€371One-way0 transfers- W344638:12 AM0h23Reading station (RDG)8:35 AMLondon Paddington (PAD)€371One-way0 transfers
- W3536612:00 PM0h23Reading station (RDG)12:23 PMLondon Paddington (PAD)€371One-way0 transfers
- W344942:12 PM0h23Reading station (RDG)2:35 PMLondon Paddington (PAD)€251One-way0 transfers
- W351841:49 PM0h23Reading station (RDG)2:12 PMLondon Paddington (PAD)€371One-way0 transfers
Journey information
Overview: Train from Reading to London
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Trains from Reading to London run on average 11 times per day, taking around 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €22 but you can travel from only €11 by bus.
There are 10 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 59 km distance in 22m.
Distance 59 km |
Average train duration 42m |
Cheapest ticket price €22 |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 10 |
Fastest train 22m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 14 days |
Live departures
Reading to London train times
The table below shows live departures for Reading to London trains for today, Friday, October 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 C37604 | 3:59 PM Reading station (RDG) | 0h56 | 4:55 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W35374 | 4:01 PM Reading station (RDG) | 0h24 | 4:25 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G14924 | On time 4:05 PM Reading station (RDG) | 0h24 | 4:29 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L80769 | 4:09 PM Reading station (RDG) | 1h28 | 5:37 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C47899 | 4:10 PM Reading station (RDG) | 0h39 | 4:49 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G14906 | 4:14 PM Reading station (RDG) | 0h24 | 4:38 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C37750 | 5:01 PM Reading station (RDG) | 0h54 | 5:55 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W35376 | 5:02 PM Reading station (RDG) | 0h23 | 5:25 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W34583 | On time 5:05 PM Reading station (RDG) | 0h24 | 5:29 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L80787 | 5:09 PM Reading station (RDG) | 1h28 | 6:37 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G14908 | 5:12 PM Reading station (RDG) | 0h23 | 5:35 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C47903 | 5:12 PM Reading station (RDG) | 0h41 | 5:53 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C37438 | 5:59 PM Reading station (RDG) | 0h56 | 6:55 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W34589 | On time 6:01 PM Reading station (RDG) | 0h23 | 6:24 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W35379 | 6:05 PM Reading station (RDG) | 0h24 | 6:29 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L80805 | 6:09 PM Reading station (RDG) | 1h26 | 7:35 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C47908 | 6:11 PM Reading station (RDG) | 0h43 | 6:54 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W34513 | 6:15 PM Reading station (RDG) | 0h24 | 6:39 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W35200 | 7:19 PM Reading station (RDG) | 0h25 | 7:44 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G15121 | 7:27 PM Reading station (RDG) | 0h26 | 7:53 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C37578 | 7:29 PM Reading station (RDG) | 0h55 | 8:24 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W35241 | 7:35 PM Reading station (RDG) | 0h24 | 7:59 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L80833 | 7:39 PM Reading station (RDG) | 1h26 | 9:05 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C47912 | On time 7:42 PM Reading station (RDG) | 0h40 | 8:22 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, October 10 | |||||
| W34531 | 12:05 AM Reading station (RDG) | 0h34 | 12:39 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C48616 | On time 12:21 AM Reading station (RDG) | 1h00 | 1:21 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W35394 | 12:39 AM Reading station (RDG) | 0h44 | 1:23 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C48618 | On time 1:15 AM Reading station (RDG) | 0h46 | 2:01 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C48606 | 4:13 AM Reading station (RDG) | 0h51 | 5:04 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C48607 | 4:55 AM Reading station (RDG) | 0h41 | 5:36 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C37667 | 7:59 AM Reading station (RDG) | 0h54 | 8:53 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W35356 | 7:59 AM Reading station (RDG) | 0h23 | 8:22 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L80625 | 8:09 AM Reading station (RDG) | 1h52 | 10:01 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W34463 | 8:12 AM Reading station (RDG) | 0h23 | 8:35 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C47863 | 8:13 AM Reading station (RDG) | 0h38 | 8:51 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W35165 | 8:20 AM Reading station (RDG) | 0h24 | 8:44 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FAQs: Trains from Reading to London
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popular train stations
Popular train stations from Reading to London
Most Reading to London trains use the Reading to London Paddington station pair, with some services arriving at London Waterloo. Use this guide to compare Reading and London train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Reading station do trains to London leave from?
Getting to Reading from Reading city centre
Reading train station facilities and services
Reading has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Reading.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Reading.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Reading.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Reading: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Reading: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Reading: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: platforms can be reached via lift and bridge, ticket office is step free, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible public telephones: Accessible low-level Pay Phone is available at the station main concourse. Please request staff assistance if you need to, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxi are available at the station entrance. please request staff assistance if you need to, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office and at the car park, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to Reading West from Reading city centre
Reading West is 1 km from Reading city centre. Public transport options include:
Reading West train station facilities and services
Reading West has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Reading West.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Reading West.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Reading West: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Reading West: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Reading West: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access note: Step Free Category B3 - This station has a degree of step free access but only to Platform 1 and only if accessed via Tilehurst Road. Otherwise this station can be classified as Category C. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available. Please request staff assistance, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Reading Green Park from Reading city centre
Reading Green Park is 3 km from Reading city centre. Public transport options include:
Reading Green Park train station facilities and services
Reading Green Park has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Reading Green Park.
Getting to London Paddington from London city centre
London Paddington train station facilities and services
London Paddington has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Wasabi, The Beer House, Barburrito, Upper Crust, The Mad Bishop & Bear (Fullers), The Pasty Shop, Burger King, Pret a Manger, The Savanna, Soboro Bakery, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located next to the ticket office.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open 24/7. Information desks are located near Platform 1.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located near the taxi stand beside Platform 11. . Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at London Paddington: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at London Paddington: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at London Paddington: Wheelchair access, escalators, elevators.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hilton London Paddington, Mercure London Paddington Hotel, The Pilgrm.
Getting to London Waterloo from London city centre
London Waterloo is 1 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London Waterloo train station facilities and services
London Waterloo has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at London Waterloo.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at London Waterloo. ATMs are available at London Waterloo.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at London Waterloo. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at London Waterloo: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at London Waterloo: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at London Waterloo: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: There is step free access from the main concourse to all platforms, shops and facilities. Step free exits are exit 1 (Station approach), exit 2 (with a lift to Waterloo Road and lift access to the London Underground Jubilee line), and exit 3 for taxis and onward travel towards the South Bank, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available from the taxi rank on Cab Road / Station Approach, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Ticket machines are located at various locations on the main concourse and are accessible to wheelchair users, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 from London city centre
Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 is 23 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 train station facilities and services
Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3. ATMs are available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3: Parking, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Level access to platforms, lifts to airport facilities. Ticket Office is step free. Wheelchair users can board trains with ease as the platforms are level with the trains, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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