The average train between Reading (Station) and Trafalgar Square takes 44 min and the fastest train takes 38 min. The train runs at least 5 times per hour from Reading (Station) to Trafalgar Square. 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 Trafalgar Square. The earliest departure is at 11:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading (Station) is at 7:27 PM which arrives into Trafalgar Square at 8:08 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 44 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

39 min • 1 change

39 min • 1 change

41 min • 1 change

41 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Reading (Station) to Trafalgar Square. However, there are services departing from Reading (Station) station and arriving at Trafalgar Square station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44 min.
Reading (Station) to Trafalgar Square train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading (Station) to Trafalgar Square train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Charing Cross station.
Book your Reading (Station) to Trafalgar Square train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and London Underground (Tube).
The distance between Reading (Station) and Trafalgar Square is 58.7 km. The road distance is 62 km.
Elizabeth Line (TfL) operates a train from Reading to Tottenham Court Rd every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £27–55 and the journey takes 1h 2m.