The average train between Piccadilly and Reading takes 40 min and the fastest train takes 37 min. The train runs at least 6 times per hour from Piccadilly 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 Piccadilly and Reading. The earliest departure is at 12:21 AM at night, and the last departure from Piccadilly is at 11:34 PM which arrives into Reading at 12:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Piccadilly Circus station and take an average of 40 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Piccadilly to Reading. However, there are services departing from Piccadilly station and arriving at Reading station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40 min.
Piccadilly to Reading train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from London Paddington station.
Piccadilly to Reading train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Reading station.
The distance between Piccadilly and Reading is 57.7 km. The road distance is 62 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.