The average train between Reading and New Cross Station takes 1h 9m and the fastest train takes 58 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Reading to New Cross 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 30 minutes between Reading and New Cross Station. The earliest departure is at 5:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:36 PM which arrives into New Cross Station at 6:05 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 1h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Reading to New Cross Station. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at New Cross Station station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 9m.
Reading to New Cross Station train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to New Cross Station train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
Book your Reading to New Cross Station train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and London Overground.
The distance between Reading and New Cross Station is 65.1 km. The road distance is 72 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Reading to London Paddington every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £16–35 and the journey takes 41 min. Elizabeth Line (TfL) also services this route 5 times a day.
