The average train between Reading and The Gherkin takes 44 min and the fastest train takes 37 min. The train runs at least 4 times per hour from Reading to The Gherkin. 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 The Gherkin. The earliest departure is at 11:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 7:50 PM which arrives into The Gherkin at 8:37 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 44 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
39 min • 1 change
40 min • 1 change
38 min • 1 change
41 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Reading to The Gherkin. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at The Gherkin station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44 min.
Reading to The Gherkin train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to The Gherkin train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
Book your Reading to The Gherkin train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Elizabeth Line (TfL).
The distance between Reading and The Gherkin is 62 km. The road distance is 65 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Reading to London Paddington every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £16–35 and the journey takes 41 min. Elizabeth Line (TfL) also services this route 5 times a day.
