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Reading to New Cross Station trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and New Cross Station takes 1h 8m and the fastest train takes 58 min. The train runs at least 3 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.

1h 8m
Duration
45 mi
Distance
£37
Average price
Every 20 minutes
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train Didcot Parkway - London Paddington / ...
1h 19m
£22–67

Reading to New Cross Station train times

Trains run every 20 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 11:40 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 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Elizabeth Line (TfL)London Overground1h 43m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)London Overground1h 24m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)London Overground1h 16m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)London Overground1h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)London Overground1h 25m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)London Overground1h 4m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)London Overground1h 5m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)London Overground1h • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 44.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 8m

What companies run services between Reading, England and New Cross Station, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Reading to London Paddington every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £15–27 and the journey takes 41 min. Elizabeth Line (TfL) also services this route 5 times a day.

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