The average train between Reading and Kennington takes 50 min and the fastest train takes 43 min. The train runs at least 5 times per hour from Reading to Kennington. 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 Kennington. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Kennington at 12:41 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 50 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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50 min • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Reading to Kennington? 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 Kennington. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at London Paddington station via London Paddington station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 50 min.
Reading to Kennington train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Kennington train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
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The distance between Reading and Kennington is 60 km. The road distance is 68 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Reading to London Paddington every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £15–27 and the journey takes 28 min. Elizabeth Line (TfL) also services this route 5 times a day.