How much does a train ticket cost from London to Reading?

The cheapest train tickets from London to Reading start from £24. The average price for this train route is around £26. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from London to Reading?

The average train journey time from London to Reading is 51m, covering a distance of 35 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 19m and is operated by Great Western Railway .

Which train operators serve the London to Reading route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 53 trains available per day, including services from Great Western Railway , South Western Railway , Elizabeth Line .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from London to Reading?

The earliest train from London to Reading departs at 07:00. And the latest train departs at 23:57.

Which is the best train operator from London to Reading?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Elizabeth Line , with an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from London to Reading?

According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Elizabeth Line has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.

Which train operator has the most punctual service from London to Reading?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Great Western Railway , with a punctuality rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from London to Reading?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Elizabeth Line , with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Train London to Reading from £23

Next train departures

Next departures from London to Reading on 12 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:08	London Paddington	31m	15:39	Twyford	Cheapest
Train	15:00	London Paddington	23m	15:23	Reading	Fastest
Train	15:08	Wimbledon	1h 35m	16:43	Reading	No tags
Train	15:26	Ealing Broadway	44m	16:10	Reading	No tags
Train	15:00	London Paddington	23m	15:23	Reading	No tags

Next departures from London to Reading on 13 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:08	London Paddington	29m	07:37	Twyford	Cheapest
Train	07:00	London Paddington	23m	07:23	Reading	Fastest
Train	15:08	Wimbledon	1h 37m	16:45	Reading	No tags
Train	07:26	Ealing Broadway	45m	08:11	Reading	No tags
Train	07:00	London Paddington	23m	07:23	Reading	No tags

Next departures from London to Reading on 14 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:38	London Paddington	39m	08:17	Twyford	Cheapest
Train	15:30	London Paddington	23m	15:53	Reading	Fastest
Train	07:52	Wimbledon	1h 39m	09:31	Reading	No tags
Train	07:00	Ealing Broadway	41m	07:41	Reading	No tags
Train	07:36	London Paddington	37m	08:13	Reading	No tags

Next departures from London to Reading on 15 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:00	London Paddington	47m	07:47	Twyford	Cheapest
Train	07:00	London Paddington	23m	07:23	Reading	Fastest
Train	15:08	Wimbledon	1h 34m	16:42	Reading	No tags
Train	07:11	Ealing Broadway	44m	07:55	Reading	No tags
Train	07:00	London Paddington	23m	07:23	Reading	No tags

Next departures from London to Reading on 16 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:00	London Paddington	47m	07:47	Twyford	Cheapest
Train	07:00	London Paddington	23m	07:23	Reading	Fastest
Train	15:08	Wimbledon	1h 34m	16:42	Reading	No tags
Train	15:15	Acton Main Line - Train	55m	16:10	Reading	No tags
Train	07:00	London Paddington	23m	07:23	Reading	No tags

Next departures from London to Reading on 17 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:00	London Paddington	47m	07:47	Twyford	Cheapest
Train	07:00	London Paddington	23m	07:23	Reading	Fastest
Train	15:08	Wimbledon	1h 34m	16:42	Reading	No tags
Train	07:11	Ealing Broadway	44m	07:55	Reading	No tags
Train	07:00	London Paddington	23m	07:23	Reading	No tags

Next departures from London to Reading on 18 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:00	London Paddington	47m	07:47	Twyford	Cheapest
Train	07:00	London Paddington	23m	07:23	Reading	Fastest
Train	15:08	Wimbledon	1h 34m	16:42	Reading	No tags
Train	07:11	Ealing Broadway	44m	07:55	Reading	No tags
Train	07:00	London Paddington	23m	07:23	Reading	No tags

Next departures from London to Reading on 19 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:00	London Paddington	47m	07:47	Twyford	Cheapest
Train	07:00	London Paddington	23m	07:23	Reading	Fastest
Train	15:08	Wimbledon	1h 34m	16:42	Reading	No tags
Train	07:11	Ealing Broadway	44m	07:55	Reading	No tags
Train	07:00	London Paddington	23m	07:23	Reading	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from London to Reading

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Reading. The journey takes about 1 hour 10 minutes and with fares starting at just £4, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1h 10mAverage duration

37 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£8 - £46	Average duration1h 20m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£24 - £79	Average duration51m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£4 - £13	Average duration1h 10m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Great Western Railway

4/542 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.7

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi4

South Western Railway

4/525 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.5

WiFi3.4

Elizabeth Line

5/51 reviews

Staff5

Cleanliness5

WiFi5

GB train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, FlixTrain, Amtrak Acela

Frequently asked questions about travelling from London to Reading by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from London to Reading?
The cheapest train tickets from London to Reading start from £24. The average price for this train route is around £26. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from London to Reading?
The average train journey time from London to Reading is 51m, covering a distance of 35 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 19m and is operated by Great Western Railway.
Which train operators serve the London to Reading route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 53 trains available per day, including services from Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Elizabeth Line.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from London to Reading?
The earliest train from London to Reading departs at 07:00. And the latest train departs at 23:57.
Which is the best train operator from London to Reading?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Elizabeth Line, with an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from London to Reading?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Elizabeth Line has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from London to Reading?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Great Western Railway, with a punctuality rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from London to Reading?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Elizabeth Line, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

10/12

£26

11/12

£24

Today

£23

13/12

£23

14/12

£23

15/12

£23

16/12

£23

17/12

£24

The cheapest trip from London to Reading was searched and found on 14 Dec 2025 with a price of £23

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 £23 to £75 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 £23, which is on 2025-12-14.

Usually Great Western Railway will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.