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 10:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Covent Garden is at 5:51 PM which arrives into Reading at 6:27 PM. 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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39 min • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Covent Garden to Reading? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
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 London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37 min.
Covent Garden to Reading train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Tottenham Court Road 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.
You can take a train from Tottenham Court Road Station to Reading via London Paddington in around 34 min.