Reading to New Cross Trains

Reading to New Cross trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and New Cross takes 1h 8m and the fastest train takes 58 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Reading to New Cross. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 8m
Duration: 45 mi
Distance: £35
Average price: Every 20 minutes
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
Take the train from London Paddington to Whitechapel Stationtrain
Take the train from Whitechapel to New Cross ELLtrain

1h 6m

£21–66

Reading to New Cross train times

Trains run every 20 minutes between Reading and New Cross. The earliest departure is at 4:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:40 PM which arrives into New Cross at 6:05 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 1h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

7:01 PM → 8:04 PM
1h 3m • 2 changes
7:05 PM → 8:06 PM
1h • 2 changes
7:14 PM → 8:19 PM
1h 4m • 2 changes
7:17 PM → 8:21 PM
1h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:10 AM → 6:35 AM
1h 25m • 2 changes
6:00 AM → 7:05 AM
1h 4m • 2 changes
6:14 AM → 7:20 AM
1h 5m • 2 changes
6:34 AM → 7:35 AM
1h • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:10 AM → 6:35 AM
1h 25m • 2 changes
6:00 AM → 7:05 AM
1h 4m • 2 changes
6:14 AM → 7:20 AM
1h 5m • 2 changes
6:34 AM → 7:35 AM
1h • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:10 AM → 6:35 AM
1h 25m • 2 changes
6:00 AM → 7:05 AM
1h 4m • 2 changes
6:14 AM → 7:20 AM
1h 5m • 2 changes
6:34 AM → 7:35 AM
1h • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:10 AM → 6:35 AM
1h 25m • 2 changes
6:00 AM → 7:05 AM
1h 4m • 2 changes
6:14 AM → 7:20 AM
1h 5m • 2 changes
6:34 AM → 7:35 AM
1h • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:10 AM → 6:35 AM
1h 25m • 2 changes
6:00 AM → 7:05 AM
1h 4m • 2 changes
6:14 AM → 7:20 AM
1h 5m • 2 changes
6:34 AM → 7:35 AM
1h • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

4:55 AM → 6:35 AM
1h 40m • 2 changes
5:43 AM → 7:05 AM
1h 22m • 2 changes
6:20 AM → 7:35 AM
1h 15m • 2 changes
6:50 AM → 7:50 AM
1h • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Reading to New Cross? 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.