The average train between Reading and Southbank Centre takes 47 min and the fastest train takes 41 min. The train runs at least 5 times per hour from Reading to Southbank Centre. 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 Southbank Centre. The earliest departure is at 11:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 6:54 PM which arrives into Southbank Centre at 7:41 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 47 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

46 min • 1 change

42 min • 1 change

42 min • 1 change

44 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Southbank Centre. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Southbank Centre station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47 min.
Reading to Southbank Centre train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Southbank Centre train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Waterloo station.
Book your Reading to Southbank Centre train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and London Underground (Tube).
The distance between Reading and Southbank Centre is 59.4 km. The road distance is 64 km.
South Western Railway operates a train from Reading to London Waterloo hourly. Tickets cost £17–40 and the journey takes 1h 26m.