The average train between Reading and The Shard takes 49 min and the fastest train takes 42 min. The train runs at least 4 times per hour from Reading to The Shard. 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 Shard. The earliest departure is at 7:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 4:47 PM which arrives into The Shard at 5:42 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 49 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
55 min • 2 changes
48 min • 2 changes
55 min • 2 changes
48 min • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Reading to The Shard. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at The Shard station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 49 min.
Reading to The Shard train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to The Shard train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
Book your Reading to The Shard train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and London Underground (Tube).
The distance between Reading and The Shard is 61.5 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.
