The average train between Reading (Station) and Shaftesbury Avenue takes 37 min and the fastest train takes 31 min. The train runs at least 4 times per hour from Reading (Station) to Shaftesbury Avenue. 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 Shaftesbury Avenue. The earliest departure is at 12:30 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Reading (Station) is at 8:34 PM which arrives into Shaftesbury Avenue at 9:09 PM. 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.

34 min • 1 change

33 min • 1 change

44 min • 1 change

33 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Reading (Station) to Shaftesbury Avenue. However, there are services departing from Reading (Station) station and arriving at Shaftesbury Avenue station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37 min.
Reading (Station) to Shaftesbury Avenue train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading (Station) to Shaftesbury Avenue train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
Book your Reading (Station) to Shaftesbury Avenue train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Elizabeth Line (TfL).
The distance between Reading (Station) and Shaftesbury Avenue is 58.5 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 38 min. Elizabeth Line (TfL) also services this route 5 times a day.