London to Reading Train


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London to Reading by train
The journey from London to Reading by train is 38.08 mi and takes 0 hrs 48 mins. There are 94 connections per day, with the first departure at 00:02 and the last at 20:22. It is possible to travel from London to Reading by train for as little as £18.18 or as much as £34.73. The best price for this journey is £18.18.
Lowest Price | £18.18 |
Journey Duration | 0 hrs 48 mins |
Connection per Day | South Western Railway, Great Western Railway, Elizabeth line 94 |
Lowest Price | South Western Railway, Great Western Railway, Elizabeth line £18.18 |
Highest Price | South Western Railway, Great Western Railway, Elizabeth line £34.73 |
First Departure | South Western Railway, Great Western Railway, Elizabeth line 00:02 |
Last Departure | South Western Railway, Great Western Railway, Elizabeth line 20:22 |
Distance | South Western Railway, Great Western Railway, Elizabeth line 38.08 mi |
Departure | South Western Railway, Great Western Railway, Elizabeth line London |
Arrival | South Western Railway, Great Western Railway, Elizabeth line Reading |
Carriers | South Western Railway, Great Western Railway South Western Railway, Great Western Railway, Elizabeth line |
London to Reading Train Times
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Virail Pro Tip ✌: Booking 10 days in advance save 10% on average
Price as departure date approaches
Train companies may charge higher ticket prices as the date of departure approaches. Prices in the next days can range from around £10.91 to £23.51 but may be subject to change. Our advice is to book as early as possible to potentially save up to 54% on your trip!
Best time to book cheap train tickets from London to Reading
The cheapest London - Reading train tickets can be found for as low as £19.46 if you’re lucky, or £21.41 on average. The most expensive ticket can cost as much as £25.07.
Find the best day to travel to Reading by train
When travelling to Reading by train, if you want to avoid crowds you can check how frequently our customers are travelling in the next 30-days using the graph below. On average, the peak hours to travel are between 6:30am and 9am in the morning, or between 4pm and 7pm in the evening. Please keep this in mind when travelling to your point of departure as you may need some extra time to arrive, particularly in big cities!
London to Reading CO2 Emissions by Train

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