The average train between Reading and Shepherd's Bush takes 39 min and the fastest train takes 32 min. The train runs at least 5 times per hour from Reading to Shepherd's Bush. 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 Shepherd's Bush. The earliest departure is at 12:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Shepherd's Bush at 12:41 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 39 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Shepherd's Bush. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Shepherd's Bush station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39 min.
Reading to Shepherd's Bush train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Shepherd's Bush train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
Book your Reading to Shepherd's Bush train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and London Underground (Tube).
The distance between Reading and Shepherd's Bush is 52.2 km. The road distance is 61 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Reading to London Paddington every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £16–30 and the journey takes 41 min. Elizabeth Line (TfL) also services this route 5 times a day.