The average train between Reading and Great Portland Street takes 37 min and the fastest train takes 32 min. The train runs at least 5 times per hour from Reading to Great Portland Street. 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 Great Portland Street. The earliest departure is at 6:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 4:05 PM which arrives into Great Portland Street at 4:39 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 37 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 4m • 1 change
52 min • 1 change
1h 6m • 1 change
43 min • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Reading to Great Portland Street? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Reading to Great Portland Street. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Great Portland Street station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37 min.
Reading to Great Portland Street train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Great Portland Street train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at London Paddington station.
Book your Reading to Great Portland Street train tickets online with Elizabeth Line (TfL), London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Reading and Great Portland Street is 57.8 km. The road distance is 60 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Reading to London Paddington every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £15–27 and the journey takes 41 min. Elizabeth Line (TfL) also services this route 5 times a day.