Reading to Sydenham Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Sydenham takes 1h 15m and the fastest train takes 1h 3m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Reading to Sydenham. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 15m
Duration: 47 mi
Distance: £34
Average price: Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Train, subway

best

Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
Take the subway from Paddington station to Victoria stationsubway
Take the train from London Victoria to Penge Easttrain

1h 23m

£21–62

Reading to Sydenham train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Reading and Sydenham. The earliest departure is at 12:19 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:20 PM which arrives into Sydenham at 5:44 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 1h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:05 PM → 6:14 PM
1h 9m • 2 changes
5:35 PM → 6:44 PM
1h 9m • 2 changes
6:02 PM → 7:14 PM
1h 12m • 2 changes
6:35 PM → 7:44 PM
1h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

12:19 AM → 7:44 AM
7h 25m • 2 changes
6:20 AM → 8:14 AM
1h 54m • 2 changes
6:53 AM → 8:44 AM
1h 51m • 2 changes
7:42 AM → 9:14 AM
1h 32m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

4:18 AM → 6:14 AM
1h 56m • 2 changes
4:35 AM → 6:29 AM
1h 54m • 2 changes
5:10 AM → 6:44 AM
1h 34m • 2 changes
6:00 AM → 7:14 AM
1h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

4:18 AM → 6:14 AM
1h 56m • 2 changes
4:35 AM → 6:29 AM
1h 54m • 2 changes
5:10 AM → 6:44 AM
1h 34m • 2 changes
6:00 AM → 7:14 AM
1h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

4:18 AM → 6:14 AM
1h 56m • 2 changes
4:35 AM → 6:29 AM
1h 54m • 2 changes
5:10 AM → 6:44 AM
1h 34m • 2 changes
6:00 AM → 7:14 AM
1h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

4:18 AM → 6:14 AM
1h 56m • 2 changes
4:35 AM → 6:29 AM
1h 54m • 2 changes
5:10 AM → 6:44 AM
1h 34m • 2 changes
6:00 AM → 7:14 AM
1h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

4:18 AM → 6:14 AM
1h 56m • 2 changes
4:35 AM → 6:29 AM
1h 54m • 2 changes
5:10 AM → 6:44 AM
1h 34m • 2 changes
6:00 AM → 7:14 AM
1h 14m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Reading to Sydenham? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.