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The average train between King's Cross Station and Reading takes 42 min and the fastest train takes 37 min. The train runs at least 6 times per hour from King's Cross Station 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.

42 min
Duration
39 mi
Distance
£33
Average price
Every 10 minutes
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain train London Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
56 min
£19–58

King's Cross Station to Reading train times

Trains run every 10 minutes between King's Cross Station and Reading. The earliest departure is at 12:36 AM at night, and the last departure from King's Cross Station is at 3:45 PM which arrives into Reading at 4:26 PM. All services require a transfer at King's Cross St. Pancras station and take an average of 42 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 38.5 mi
  • Duration: 42 min

What companies run services between King's Cross Station, England and Reading, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Reading every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £16–30 and the journey takes 38 min. Elizabeth Line (TfL) also services this route every 3 hours.

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