The average train between Old Street and Reading takes 42 min and the fastest train takes 37 min. The train runs at least 6 times per hour from Old Street 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 Old Street and Reading. The earliest departure is at 6:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Old Street is at 12:31 PM which arrives into Reading at 1:11 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 42 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Old Street to Reading. However, there are services departing from Old Street station and arriving at Reading station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42 min.
Old Street to Reading train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Liverpool Street Station.
Old Street to Reading train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Reading station.
Book your Old Street to Reading train tickets online with Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Old Street and Reading is 61.8 km. The road distance is 64 km.
You can take a train from Liverpool Street Station to Reading via London Paddington in around 54 min.
