- Distance: 35.6 mi
- Duration: 27 min
The average train between Paddington and Reading takes 27 min and the fastest train takes 23 min. The train runs at least 8 times per hour from Paddington 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 Paddington and Reading. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Paddington is at 11:45 PM which arrives into Reading at 12:33 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 27 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Paddington station and arriving at Reading station. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 27 min.
Paddington to Reading train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from London Paddington station.
Paddington to Reading train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.
Book your Paddington to Reading train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Elizabeth Line (TfL).
The distance between Paddington and Reading is 55.2 km. The road distance is 57 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Reading every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £16–35 and the journey takes 38 min. Elizabeth Line (TfL) also services this route every 3 hours.
