The average train between Reading and Plaistow takes 1h 10m and the fastest train takes 1h 1m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Reading to Plaistow. 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 20 minutes between Reading and Plaistow. The earliest departure is at 4:18 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Plaistow at 1:10 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 1h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Plaistow. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Plaistow station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 10m.
Reading to Plaistow train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Plaistow train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at West Ham station.
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The distance between Reading and Plaistow is 68.5 km. The road distance is 71 km.
South Western Railway operates a train from Reading to London Waterloo hourly. Tickets cost £18–40 and the journey takes 1h 26m.
