The average train between Covent Garden and Reading takes 37 min and the fastest train takes 32 min. The train runs at least 5 times per hour from Covent Garden 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 15 minutes between Covent Garden and Reading. The earliest departure is at 12:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Covent Garden is at 11:45 PM which arrives into Reading at 12:48 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 37 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Covent Garden to Reading. However, there are services departing from Covent Garden station and arriving at Reading station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37 min.
Covent Garden to Reading train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from London Paddington station.
Covent Garden to Reading train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Reading station.
Book your Covent Garden to Reading train tickets online with Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Covent Garden and Reading is 59.1 km. The road distance is 61 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Reading every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £16–35 and the journey takes 38 min. Elizabeth Line (TfL) also services this route every 3 hours.