The average train between Tottenham Court Road and Reading takes 37 min and the fastest train takes 32 min. The train runs at least 5 times per hour from Tottenham Court Road 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 15 minutes between Tottenham Court Road and Reading. The earliest departure is at 12:52 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Tottenham Court Road is at 7:52 PM which arrives into Reading at 8:26 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 37 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

34 min • 1 change

36 min • 1 change

39 min • 1 change

35 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Tottenham Court Road to Reading. However, there are services departing from Tottenham Court Road station and arriving at Reading station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37 min.
Tottenham Court Road to Reading train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from London Paddington station.
Tottenham Court Road to Reading train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Reading station.
Book your Tottenham Court Road to Reading train tickets online with Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Tottenham Court Road and Reading is 58.6 km. The road distance is 61 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.