Trains tickets from London to Reading

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TodayApr 3
from $28
TomorrowApr 4
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: April 4 at
    Departure city: London
    Departure location: London Paddington
    Arrival time: April 4 at
    Destination city: Reading
    Destination location: Twyford
    Operated by: Elizabeth Line
    Elizabeth Line
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: April 4 at
    Departure city: London
    Departure location: London Paddington
    Arrival time: April 4 at
    Destination city: Reading
    Destination location: Reading
    Operated by: Great Western RailwayGreat Western Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 4 at
    Departure city: London
    Departure location: London Paddington
    Arrival time: April 4 at
    Destination city: Reading
    Destination location: Goring and Streatley
    Operated by: Great Western RailwayGreat Western Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 4 at
    Departure city: London
    Departure location: London Paddington
    Arrival time: April 4 at
    Destination city: Reading
    Destination location: Twyford
    Operated by: Elizabeth Line
    Elizabeth Line
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 4 at
    Departure city: London
    Departure location: Waterloo
    Arrival time: April 4 at
    Destination city: Reading
    Destination location: Earley
    Operated by: South Western RailwaySouth Western Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Train London to Reading: Trip Overview

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Average ticket price$40
Average train trip duration46m
Number of daily trains25
Earliest train departure6:58am
Distance35 miles (56 km)
Latest train departure11:58pm

London to Reading Trains

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Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
04/01
$28
04/02
$39
Today
$28
04/04
$28
04/05
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from London to Reading was searched and found on Apr 1, 2025 with a price of $28

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from London to Reading, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $28 to $87 for a train ticket from London to Reading based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $28 which is on 2025-04-04.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from London to Reading is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Reading you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between London and Reading compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from London to Reading while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

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