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Reading (Station) to Southwark trains

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The average train between Reading (Station) and Southwark takes 48 min and the fastest train takes 42 min. The train runs at least 5 times per hour from Reading (Station) to Southwark. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

48 min
Duration
40 mi
Distance
£30
Average price
Every 15 minutes
Frequency

Reading (Station) to Southwark train times

Trains run every 15 minutes between Reading (Station) and Southwark. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading (Station) is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Southwark at 12:33 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 48 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)43 min • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)44 min • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)45 min • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)46 min • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)1h 27m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)1h 3m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)55 min • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)52 min • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)1h 7m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)1h 1m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)54 min • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)47 min • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)1h 12m • 1 change
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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)London Underground (Tube)1h 14m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)1h 2m • 1 change
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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)London Underground (Tube)1h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)1h 27m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)1h 3m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)55 min • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)52 min • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)1h 27m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)1h 3m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)55 min • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)52 min • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)1h 27m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)1h 3m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)55 min • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)52 min • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 39.7 mi
  • Duration: 48 min

What companies run services between Reading (Station), Reading, England and Southwark, England?

Elizabeth Line (TfL) operates a train from Reading to Farringdon Without every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £29–60 and the journey takes 1h 5m.

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