Shepherd's Bush to Reading Trains

Shepherd's Bush to Reading trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Shepherd's Bush and Reading takes 36 min and the fastest train takes 33 min. The train runs at least 7 times per hour from Shepherd's Bush to Reading. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

36 min
Duration: 38 mi
Distance: £28
Average price: Every 10 minutes
Frequency

Subway, train

best

Take the subway from Shepherd's Bush to Lancaster Gate stationsubway Central
Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain London Paddington - Bristol Temple Meads / ...

43 min

£16–56

Shepherd's Bush to Reading train times

Trains run every 10 minutes between Shepherd's Bush and Reading. The earliest departure is at 12:18 AM at night, and the last departure from Shepherd's Bush is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Reading at 12:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Lancaster Gate station and take an average of 36 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

10:37 AM → 11:11 AM
34 min • 1 change
10:42 AM → 11:16 AM
34 min • 1 change
10:49 AM → 11:23 AM
34 min • 1 change
10:52 AM → 11:26 AM
34 min • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

12:18 AM → 1:14 AM
56 min • 1 change
5:42 AM → 6:16 AM
34 min • 1 change
5:48 AM → 6:25 AM
37 min • 1 change
6:16 AM → 6:51 AM
35 min • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

12:18 AM → 1:14 AM
56 min • 1 change
12:38 AM → 1:44 AM
1h 6m • 1 change
1:28 AM → 2:34 AM
1h 6m • 1 change
3:08 AM → 4:24 AM
1h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

12:18 AM → 1:14 AM
56 min • 1 change
12:38 AM → 1:45 AM
1h 7m • 1 change
1:28 AM → 2:34 AM
1h 6m • 1 change
3:18 AM → 4:24 AM
1h 6m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Shepherd's Bush to Reading? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

What companies run services between Shepherd's Bush, Greater London, England and Reading, England?

There is no direct connection from Shepherd's Bush to Reading. However, you can take the subway to Lancaster Gate station, walk to London Paddington, then take the train to Reading. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Shepherd's Bush to Reading via Ealing Broadway station and Ealing Broadway in around 1h 12m.

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