The average train between Reading and Aldgate takes 56 min and the fastest train takes 48 min. The train runs at least 4 times per hour from Reading to Aldgate. 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 Reading and Aldgate. The earliest departure is at 9:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 8:59 PM which arrives into Aldgate at 9:50 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 56 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 3m • 1 change

57 min • 1 change

59 min • 1 change

53 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Aldgate. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Aldgate station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 56 min.
Reading to Aldgate train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Aldgate train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Aldgate station.
Book your Reading to Aldgate train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and London Underground (Tube).
The distance between Reading and Aldgate is 62.3 km. The road distance is 65 km.
Elizabeth Line (TfL) operates a train from Reading to Liverpool Street Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £28–60 and the journey takes 1h 8m.