The average train between St James's Square and Reading takes 40 min and the fastest train takes 37 min. The train runs at least 6 times per hour from St James's Square 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 St James's Square and Reading. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from St James's Square is at 11:45 AM which arrives into Reading at 12:23 PM. All services require a transfer at Piccadilly Circus station and take an average of 40 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

40 min • 1 change

40 min • 1 change

39 min • 1 change

39 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from St James's Square to Reading. However, there are services departing from St James's Square station and arriving at Reading station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40 min.
St James's Square to Reading train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from London Paddington station.
St James's Square to Reading train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Reading station.
Book your St James's Square to Reading train tickets online with London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between St James's Square and Reading is 58.2 km. The road distance is 62 km.
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.