The average train between Reading and National Gallery takes 44 min and the fastest train takes 38 min. The train runs at least 5 times per hour from Reading to National Gallery. 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 National Gallery. The earliest departure is at 10:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 6:05 PM which arrives into National Gallery at 6:48 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 44 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

44 min • 1 change

45 min • 1 change

40 min • 1 change

39 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Reading to National Gallery. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at National Gallery station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44 min.
Reading to National Gallery train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to National Gallery train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Charing Cross station.
Book your Reading to National Gallery train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and London Underground (Tube).
The distance between Reading and National Gallery is 58.6 km. The road distance is 62 km.
Elizabeth Line (TfL) operates a train from Reading to Tottenham Court Rd every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £27–55 and the journey takes 1h 2m.