The average train between Reading and Leicester Square Station takes 37 min and the fastest train takes 31 min. The train runs at least 4 times per hour from Reading to Leicester Square 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 Leicester Square Station. The earliest departure is at 6:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 4:30 PM which arrives into Leicester Square Station at 5:08 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.

35 min • 1 change

33 min • 1 change

41 min • 1 change

43 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Leicester Square Station. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Leicester Square Station station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37 min.
Reading to Leicester Square Station train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Leicester Square Station train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
Book your Reading to Leicester Square Station train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Elizabeth Line (TfL).
The distance between Reading and Leicester Square Station is 58.7 km. The road distance is 62 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Reading to London Paddington every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £16–30 and the journey takes 39 min. Elizabeth Line (TfL) also services this route 5 times a day.