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TomorrowJun 16
from $30
TueJun 17
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WedJun 18
from $33
ThuJun 19
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FriJun 20
from $34
SatJun 21
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SunJun 22
from $43
MonJun 23

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: June 16 at
    Departure city: Reading
    Departure location: Twyford
    Arrival time: June 16 at
    Destination city: London
    Destination location: London Paddington
    Operated by: Elizabeth Line
    Elizabeth Line
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: June 16 at
    Departure city: Reading
    Departure location: Twyford
    Arrival time: June 16 at
    Destination city: London
    Destination location: London Paddington
    Operated by: Great Western RailwayGreat Western Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 16 at
    Departure city: Reading
    Departure location: Twyford
    Arrival time: June 16 at
    Destination city: London
    Destination location: London Paddington
    Operated by: Great Western RailwayGreat Western Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 16 at
    Departure city: Reading
    Departure location: Twyford
    Arrival time: June 16 at
    Destination city: London
    Destination location: London Paddington
    Operated by: Elizabeth Line
    Elizabeth Line
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 16 at
    Departure city: Reading
    Departure location: Twyford
    Arrival time: June 16 at
    Destination city: London
    Destination location: London Paddington
    Operated by: Great Western RailwayGreat Western Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Reading to London.

Bus
Average Price$9 - $82Average Duration2h 45m
1kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$28 - $112Average Duration49m
1kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Fastest
Carpool
Average Price$5 - $16Average Duration1h 20m
2kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Reading to London

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach London. The journey takes about 1 hour 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $5, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1.2999999999999998carpool per day
1h 20mAverage Duration
$5Cheapest ticket
2kgCO₂ emissions

Train Reading to London: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$36
Average train trip duration49m
Number of daily trains19
Earliest train departure6:56am
Distance37 miles (59 km)
Latest train departure11:56pm

Reading to London Train

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
06/13
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06/14
$41
Today
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06/16
$28
06/17
$28
06/18
$32
06/19
$28
06/20
$32
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Reading to London was searched and found on Jun 16, 2025 with a price of $28

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Reading to London, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $28 to $104 for a train ticket from Reading to London based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $28 which is on 2025-06-16.

Usually RDG_GWR 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.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Reading and London is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in London.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to London, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Reading and London compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized train travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Reading to London.

Did you know?

You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

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