The average train between Reading and Alexandra Palace takes 1h 14m and the fastest train takes 1h 4m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Reading to Alexandra Palace. 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 20 minutes between Reading and Alexandra Palace. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 7:13 PM which arrives into Alexandra Palace at 8:22 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 1h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


1h 51m • 2 changes


1h 24m • 2 changes


1h 16m • 2 changes


1h 11m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Alexandra Palace. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Alexandra Palace station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 14m.
Reading to Alexandra Palace train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Alexandra Palace train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Alexandra Palace station.
Book your Reading to Alexandra Palace train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Northern.
The distance between Reading and Alexandra Palace is 60.1 km. The road distance is 75 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Alexandra Palace via London Paddington, Liverpool Street Station, Moorgate, and Alexandra Palace in around 1h 35m.