The average train between Reading and Old Street (Station) takes 44 min and the fastest train takes 37 min. The train runs at least 5 times per hour from Reading to Old Street (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 15 minutes between Reading and Old Street (Station). The earliest departure is at 2:04 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Reading is at 10:26 PM which arrives into Old Street (Station) at 11:13 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.

40 min • 1 change
46 min • 1 change
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39 min • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Reading to Old Street (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.
No, there is no direct train from Reading to Old Street (Station). However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Old Street (Station) station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44 min.
Reading to Old Street (Station) train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Old Street (Station) train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Liverpool Street Station.
Book your Reading to Old Street (Station) train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Elizabeth Line (TfL).
The distance between Reading and Old Street (Station) is 61.7 km. The road distance is 65 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Old Street (Station) via London Paddington and Liverpool Street Station in around 53 min.