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Reading to Central Station, London trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Central Station, London takes 44 min and the fastest train takes 37 min. The train runs at least 4 times per hour from Reading to Central Station, London. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

44 min
Duration
39 mi
Distance
£33
Average price
Every 15 minutes
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train Didcot Parkway - London Paddington / ...
58 min
£18–59

Reading to Central Station, London train times

Trains run every 15 minutes between Reading and Central Station, London. The earliest departure is at 1:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 1:32 PM which arrives into Central Station, London at 2:14 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 44 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 38.6 mi
  • Duration: 44 min

What companies run services between Reading, England and Central Station, London, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Reading to London Paddington every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £16–30 and the journey takes 39 min. Elizabeth Line (TfL) also services this route 5 times a day.

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