The average train between Plaistow and Reading takes 1h 10m and the fastest train takes 1h 2m. The train runs at least 5 times per hour from Plaistow 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 Plaistow and Reading. The earliest departure is at 12:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Plaistow is at 11:47 PM which arrives into Reading at 1:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Paddington and take an average of 1h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Plaistow to Reading. However, there are services departing from Plaistow station and arriving at Reading station via Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 10m.
Plaistow to Reading train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from West Ham station.
Plaistow to Reading train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Reading station.
Book your Plaistow to Reading train tickets online with London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Plaistow and Reading is 68.5 km. The road distance is 71 km.
South Western Railway operates a train from London Waterloo to Reading hourly. Tickets cost £18–40 and the journey takes 1h 24m.
