Reading to City Thameslink Trains

Reading to City Thameslink trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and City Thameslink takes 40 min and the fastest train takes 34 min. The train runs at least 4 times per hour from Reading to City Thameslink. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

40 min
Duration: 40 mi
Distance: £30
Average price: Every 15 minutes
Frequency

Train via London Paddington

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Reading to City Thameslink train times

Trains run every 15 minutes between Reading and City Thameslink. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:36 PM which arrives into City Thameslink at 12:30 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 40 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

8:42 AM → 9:29 AM
46 min • 1 change
8:58 AM → 9:38 AM
40 min • 1 change
9:20 AM → 10:05 AM
44 min • 1 change
9:31 AM → 10:08 AM
36 min • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

4:35 AM → 5:53 AM
1h 18m • 1 change
5:10 AM → 6:04 AM
54 min • 1 change
5:48 AM → 6:34 AM
46 min • 1 change
6:00 AM → 6:41 AM
40 min • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

4:35 AM → 5:53 AM
1h 18m • 1 change
5:10 AM → 6:04 AM
54 min • 1 change
5:48 AM → 6:34 AM
46 min • 1 change
6:00 AM → 6:41 AM
40 min • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

4:35 AM → 5:53 AM
1h 18m • 1 change
5:10 AM → 6:04 AM
54 min • 1 change
5:48 AM → 6:34 AM
46 min • 1 change
6:00 AM → 6:41 AM
40 min • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

4:35 AM → 5:53 AM
1h 18m • 1 change
5:10 AM → 6:04 AM
54 min • 1 change
5:48 AM → 6:34 AM
46 min • 1 change
6:00 AM → 6:41 AM
40 min • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Reading to City Thameslink? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.