The average train between Reading and Somerset House takes 45 min and the fastest train takes 39 min. The train runs at least 5 times per hour from Reading to Somerset House. 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 Somerset House. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 2:04 PM which arrives into Somerset House at 2:46 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 45 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 23m • 1 change

59 min • 1 change

52 min • 1 change

49 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Somerset House. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Somerset House station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45 min.
Reading to Somerset House train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Somerset House train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Embankment station.
Book your Reading to Somerset House train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and London Underground (Tube).
The distance between Reading and Somerset House is 59.5 km. The road distance is 63 km.
Elizabeth Line (TfL) operates a train from Reading to Tottenham Court Rd every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £27–55 and the journey takes 1h 2m.