The average train between Reading and Kennington Station takes 51 min and the fastest train takes 43 min. The train runs at least 5 times per hour from Reading to Kennington 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 Kennington Station. 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 Station at 12:41 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.


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50 min • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Reading to Kennington Station? 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 Station. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Kennington station via London Paddington station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 51 min.
Reading to Kennington Station train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Kennington Station train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Kennington station.
The distance between Reading and Kennington Station is 60 km. The road distance is 68 km.
Elizabeth Line (TfL) operates a train from Reading to Tottenham Court Rd every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £29–60 and the journey takes 1h 2m.