The average train between Reading and West End theatre takes 37 min and the fastest train takes 31 min. The train runs at least 4 times per hour from Reading to West End theatre. 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 West End theatre. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:40 PM which arrives into West End theatre at 12:27 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 37 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Reading to West End theatre. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at West End theatre station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37 min.
Reading to West End theatre train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to West End theatre train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
Book your Reading to West End theatre train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Elizabeth Line (TfL).
The distance between Reading and West End theatre is 58.7 km. The road distance is 62 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Reading to London Paddington every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £16–30 and the journey takes 39 min. Elizabeth Line (TfL) also services this route 5 times a day.