The average train between Reading and Clerkenwell takes 40 min and the fastest train takes 34 min. The train runs at least 4 times per hour from Reading to Clerkenwell. 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 Clerkenwell. The earliest departure is at 8:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 5:02 PM which arrives into Clerkenwell at 5:39 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 40 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

39 min • 1 change

46 min • 1 change

40 min • 1 change

36 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Clerkenwell. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Clerkenwell station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40 min.
Reading to Clerkenwell train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Clerkenwell train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
Book your Reading to Clerkenwell train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Elizabeth Line (TfL).
The distance between Reading and Clerkenwell is 60.4 km. The road distance is 63 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Reading to London Paddington every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £16–35 and the journey takes 41 min. Elizabeth Line (TfL) also services this route 5 times a day.