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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Train | London Paddington | Twyford | Cheapest | ||||
| Train | London Paddington | Reading | Fastest | ||||
 | Train | Wimbledon | Reading | No tags | ||||
 | Train | Ealing Broadway | Reading | No tags | ||||
| Train | London Paddington | Reading | No tags |
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Compare 3 ways to travel from London to Reading
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Reading. The journey takes about 1 hour 10 minutes and with fares starting at just £4, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from London to Reading by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much does a train ticket cost from London to Reading?
The cheapest train tickets from London to Reading start from £24. The average price for this train route is around £26. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from London to Reading?
The average train journey time from London to Reading is 51m, covering a distance of 35 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 19m and is operated by Great Western Railway.
Which train operators serve the London to Reading route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 53 trains available per day, including services from Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Elizabeth Line.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from London to Reading?
The earliest train from London to Reading departs at 07:00. And the latest train departs at 23:57.
Which is the best train operator from London to Reading?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Elizabeth Line, with an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from London to Reading?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Elizabeth Line has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from London to Reading?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Great Western Railway, with a punctuality rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from London to Reading?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Elizabeth Line, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from London to Reading was searched and found on 12 Dec 2025 with a price of £23To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from London to Reading as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £23 to £75 for a train ticket from London to Reading based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £23, which is on 2025-12-13.
Usually Great Western Railway will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
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