The average train between London Docklands and Reading takes 50 min and the fastest train takes 45 min. The train runs at least 5 times per hour from London Docklands 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 London Docklands and Reading. The earliest departure is at 6:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London Docklands is at 1:43 PM which arrives into Reading at 2:32 PM. All services require a transfer at Canary Wharf and take an average of 50 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

46 min • 1 change

51 min • 1 change

47 min • 1 change

48 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from London Docklands to Reading. However, there are services departing from London Docklands station and arriving at Reading station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 50 min.
London Docklands to Reading train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Canary Wharf station.
London Docklands to Reading train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Reading station.
Book your London Docklands to Reading train tickets online with Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between London Docklands and Reading is 66.2 km. The road distance is 70 km.
You can take a vehicle from London Docklands to Reading via Canary Wharf and London Paddington in around 1h 3m.