The average train between Reading and East London (Land) takes 1h 8m and the fastest train takes 1h 2m. The train runs at least 4 times per hour from Reading to East London (Land). 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 East London (Land). The earliest departure is at 12:00 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:36 PM which arrives into East London (Land) at 12:57 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 5m • 1 change

1h 7m • 1 change

1h 4m • 1 change

1h 6m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Reading to East London (Land). However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at East London (Land) station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 8m.
Reading to East London (Land) train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to East London (Land) train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Chadwell Heath station.
Book your Reading to East London (Land) train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Elizabeth Line (TfL).
The distance between Reading and East London (Land) is 76.7 km. The road distance is 81 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Chadwell Heath via London Paddington in around 1h 19m.