The average train between Reading (Station) and Southwark takes 47 min and the fastest train takes 40 min. The train runs at least 4 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.
Trains run every 15 minutes between Reading (Station) and Southwark. The earliest departure is at 1:35 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Reading (Station) is at 9:46 PM which arrives into Southwark at 10:40 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 47 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


42 min • 2 changes


48 min • 2 changes


45 min • 2 changes


43 min • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Reading (Station) to Southwark. However, there are services departing from Reading (Station) station and arriving at Southwark station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47 min.
Reading (Station) to Southwark train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading (Station) to Southwark train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
Book your Reading (Station) to Southwark train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and London Underground (Tube).
The distance between Reading (Station) and Southwark is 60.3 km. The road distance is 64 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.