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 35 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.

35 min
Duration: 38 mi
Distance: £32
Average price: Every 10 minutes
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Shepherd's Bush to Reading train times

Trains run every 10 minutes between Shepherd's Bush and Reading. The earliest departure is at 1:04 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Shepherd's Bush is at 6:25 PM which arrives into Reading at 6:59 PM. All services require a transfer at Lancaster Gate station and take an average of 35 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, August 10, 2026

1:04 PM → 1:38 PM
34 min • 1 change
1:12 PM → 1:46 PM
34 min • 1 change
1:19 PM → 1:53 PM
34 min • 1 change
1:22 PM → 1:55 PM
33 min • 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?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Reading every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £16–35 and the journey takes 38 min. Elizabeth Line (TfL) also services this route every 3 hours.

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