Reading to Elephant and Castle Trains

Reading to Elephant and Castle trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Elephant and Castle takes 51 min and the fastest train takes 45 min. The train runs at least 5 times per hour from Reading to Elephant and Castle. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

51 min
Duration: 40 mi
Distance: £35
Average price: Every 15 minutes
Frequency

Train, subway

best

Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain Didcot Parkway - London Paddington / ...
Take the subway from Paddington station to Elephant & Castle stationsubway Bakerloo

1h 2m

£20–66

Reading to Elephant and Castle train times

Trains run every 15 minutes between Reading and Elephant and Castle. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Elephant and Castle at 12:36 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 51 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, August 10, 2026

11:36 PM → 12:36 AM
Arrives next day
1h • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

4:35 AM → 6:05 AM
1h 30m • 1 change
5:10 AM → 6:16 AM
1h 6m • 1 change
5:48 AM → 6:46 AM
58 min • 1 change
6:00 AM → 6:56 AM
55 min • 1 change
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