The average train between Reading and East Acton takes 41 min and the fastest train takes 32 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Reading to East Acton. 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 30 minutes between Reading and East Acton. The earliest departure is at 3:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 9:12 PM which arrives into East Acton at 9:45 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 41 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 15m • 1 change

1h 11m • 1 change

1h 10m • 1 change

42 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Reading to East Acton. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at East Acton station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41 min.
Reading to East Acton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to East Acton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
Book your Reading to East Acton train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Elizabeth Line (TfL).
The distance between Reading and East Acton is 50.2 km. The road distance is 64 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Reading to London Paddington every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £16–35 and the journey takes 37 min. Elizabeth Line (TfL) also services this route 5 times a day.