The average train between Elephant and Castle and Reading takes 48 min and the fastest train takes 45 min. The train runs at least 6 times per hour from Elephant and Castle 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 10 minutes between Elephant and Castle and Reading. The earliest departure is at 12:03 AM at night, and the last departure from Elephant and Castle is at 11:35 PM which arrives into Reading at 12:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Paddington station and take an average of 48 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Elephant and Castle to Reading. However, there are services departing from Elephant and Castle station and arriving at Reading station via Paddington station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 48 min.
Elephant and Castle to Reading train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Elephant & Castle station.
Elephant and Castle to Reading train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Reading station.
Book your Elephant and Castle to Reading train tickets online with London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Elephant and Castle and Reading is 60.5 km. The road distance is 65 km.
South Western Railway operates a train from London Waterloo to Reading hourly. Tickets cost £17–40 and the journey takes 1h 24m.
