The average train between Somerset House and Reading takes 43 min and the fastest train takes 40 min. The train runs at least 6 times per hour from Somerset House 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.
Trains run every 10 minutes between Somerset House and Reading. The earliest departure is at 7:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Somerset House is at 12:57 PM which arrives into Reading at 1:38 PM. All services require a transfer at Embankment station and take an average of 43 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

41 min • 1 change

43 min • 1 change

41 min • 1 change

43 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Somerset House to Reading. However, there are services departing from Somerset House station and arriving at Reading station via Paddington station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43 min.
Somerset House to Reading train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Embankment station.
Somerset House to Reading train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Reading station.
Book your Somerset House to Reading train tickets online with London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Somerset House and Reading is 59.5 km. The road distance is 63 km.
Elizabeth Line (TfL) operates a train from Tottenham Court Rd to Reading every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £26–55 and the journey takes 59 min.