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The average train between Reading and ExCeL London takes 54 min and the fastest train takes 47 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Reading to ExCeL London. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

54 min
Duration
46 mi
Distance
£36
Average price
Every 20 minutes
Frequency

Reading to ExCeL London train times

Trains run every 20 minutes between Reading and ExCeL London. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:15 PM which arrives into ExCeL London at 12:20 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 54 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)1h 7m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)1h 31m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)1h 7m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)59 min • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)53 min • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)1h 31m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)1h 7m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)59 min • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)53 min • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)1h 31m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)1h 7m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)59 min • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)53 min • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)1h 31m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)1h 7m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)59 min • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)53 min • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)1h 11m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)1h 4m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)57 min • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)50 min • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)1h 39m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)1h 8m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)1h • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)1h 5m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Reading to ExCeL London? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 45.8 mi
  • Duration: 54 min

What companies run services between Reading, England and ExCeL London, England?

You can take a train from Reading to ExCeL London via London Paddington and Custom House in around 1h 6m.

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