The average train between Reading and Southwark Station takes 47 min and the fastest train takes 40 min. The train runs at least 4 times per hour from Reading to Southwark 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 Southwark Station. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:12 PM which arrives into Southwark Station at 12:27 AM. 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.
1h 25m • 2 changes
1h • 2 changes
53 min • 2 changes
47 min • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Southwark Station. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Southwark Station station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47 min.
Reading to Southwark Station train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Southwark Station train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
Book your Reading to Southwark Station train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and London Underground (Tube).
The distance between Reading and Southwark Station is 60.2 km. The road distance is 64 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Reading to London Paddington every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £16–35 and the journey takes 37 min. Elizabeth Line (TfL) also services this route 5 times a day.
