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Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and New Cross Station takes 1h 9m 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 9m
Duration
45 mi
Distance
£35
Average price
Every 20 minutes
Frequency

Reading to New Cross Station train times

Trains run every 20 minutes between Reading and New Cross Station. 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 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.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)London Overground6h 52m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 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
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Departing Friday, November 13, 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
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)London Overground1h 40m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)London Overground1h 22m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)London Overground1h 15m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)London Overground1h • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 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 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 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
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 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
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 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
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Frequently asked questions

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

Map of how to get from Reading to New Cross Station.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 44.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 9m

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

You can take a train from Reading to New Cross ELL via London Paddington, Whitechapel Station, and Whitechapel in around 1h 5m.

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