The average train between Reading and Embankment Underground Station takes 45 min and the fastest train takes 39 min. The train runs at least 5 times per hour from Reading to Embankment Underground Station. 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 Embankment Underground Station. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Embankment Underground Station at 12:30 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 45 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Arrives next day

1h 7m • 1 change
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54 min • 1 change

1h 23m • 1 change

59 min • 1 change

52 min • 1 change

49 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Embankment Underground Station. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Embankment Underground Station station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45 min.
Reading to Embankment Underground Station train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Embankment Underground Station train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Embankment station.
Book your Reading to Embankment Underground Station train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and London Underground (Tube).
The distance between Reading and Embankment Underground Station is 59 km. The road distance is 63 km.
South Western Railway operates a train from Reading to London Waterloo hourly. Tickets cost £17–40 and the journey takes 1h 26m.