- Distance: 35.6 mi
- Duration: 28 min
The average train between Reading and London Paddington takes 28 min and the fastest train takes 22 min. The train runs at least 8 times per hour from Reading to London Paddington. 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 10 minutes between Reading and London Paddington. The earliest departure is at 12:39 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 9:17 AM which arrives into London Paddington at 9:43 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 28 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Reading station and arriving at London Paddington station. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 28 min.
Reading to London Paddington train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to London Paddington train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
Book your Reading to London Paddington train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Elizabeth Line (TfL).
The distance between Reading and London Paddington is 55.4 km. The road distance is 57 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Reading to London Paddington every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £16–35 and the journey takes 37 min. Elizabeth Line (TfL) also services this route 5 times a day.
