The average train between Reading (Station) and Old Street Underground Station takes 43 min and the fastest train takes 37 min. The train runs at least 4 times per hour from Reading (Station) to Old Street Underground 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 (Station) and Old Street Underground Station. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading (Station) is at 11:15 PM which arrives into Old Street Underground Station at 12:10 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 43 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

47 min • 1 change

46 min • 1 change
Arrives next day

55 min • 1 change

1h 35m • 1 change

1h 10m • 1 change

58 min • 1 change

1h 10m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Reading (Station) to Old Street Underground Station. However, there are services departing from Reading (Station) station and arriving at Old Street Underground Station station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43 min.
Reading (Station) to Old Street Underground Station train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading (Station) to Old Street Underground Station train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
Book your Reading (Station) to Old Street Underground Station train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Elizabeth Line (TfL).
The distance between Reading (Station) and Old Street Underground Station is 61.7 km. The road distance is 65 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Reading to London Paddington every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £16–30 and the journey takes 37 min. Elizabeth Line (TfL) also services this route 5 times a day.