How much is the train ticket from London to Reading?

The cheapest train tickets from London to Reading start from $31. The average price for this train route is around $34. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from London to Reading?

The average train ride duration from London to Reading is 51m, covering a distance of 35 miles (57 km). The quickest train can get you there in 19m and is operated by Great Western Railway .

Which train operators service the London to Reading route?

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

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from London to Reading?

The earliest train departs from London to Reading at 7:00am. And the latest train departs at 11:57pm.

What 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?

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

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

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely 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 $30

Next train departures

Next departures for London to Reading on December 12
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:00am	London Paddington	47m	7:47am	Twyford	Cheapest
Train	7:00am	London Paddington	23m	7:23am	Reading	Fastest
Train	3:08pm	Wimbledon	1h 35m	4:43pm	Reading	No tags
Train	7:11am	Ealing Broadway	44m	7:55am	Reading	No tags
Train	7:00am	London Paddington	23m	7:23am	Reading	No tags

Next departures for London to Reading on December 13
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:08am	London Paddington	29m	7:37am	Twyford	Cheapest
Train	7:00am	London Paddington	23m	7:23am	Reading	Fastest
Train	3:08pm	Wimbledon	1h 37m	4:45pm	Reading	No tags
Train	7:26am	Ealing Broadway	45m	8:11am	Reading	No tags
Train	7:00am	London Paddington	23m	7:23am	Reading	No tags

Next departures for London to Reading on December 14
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:38am	London Paddington	39m	8:17am	Twyford	Cheapest
Train	3:30pm	London Paddington	23m	3:53pm	Reading	Fastest
Train	7:52am	Wimbledon	1h 39m	9:31am	Reading	No tags
Train	7:00am	Ealing Broadway	41m	7:41am	Reading	No tags
Train	7:36am	London Paddington	37m	8:13am	Reading	No tags

Next departures for London to Reading on December 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:00am	London Paddington	47m	7:47am	Twyford	Cheapest
Train	7:00am	London Paddington	23m	7:23am	Reading	Fastest
Train	3:08pm	Wimbledon	1h 34m	4:42pm	Reading	No tags
Train	7:11am	Ealing Broadway	44m	7:55am	Reading	No tags
Train	7:00am	London Paddington	23m	7:23am	Reading	No tags

Next departures for London to Reading on December 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:00am	London Paddington	47m	7:47am	Twyford	Cheapest
Train	7:00am	London Paddington	23m	7:23am	Reading	Fastest
Train	3:08pm	Wimbledon	1h 34m	4:42pm	Reading	No tags
Train	3:15pm	Acton Main Line - Train	55m	4:10pm	Reading	No tags
Train	7:00am	London Paddington	23m	7:23am	Reading	No tags

Next departures for London to Reading on December 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:00am	London Paddington	47m	7:47am	Twyford	Cheapest
Train	7:00am	London Paddington	23m	7:23am	Reading	Fastest
Train	3:08pm	Wimbledon	1h 34m	4:42pm	Reading	No tags
Train	7:11am	Ealing Broadway	44m	7:55am	Reading	No tags
Train	7:00am	London Paddington	23m	7:23am	Reading	No tags

Next departures for London to Reading on December 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:00am	London Paddington	47m	7:47am	Twyford	Cheapest
Train	7:00am	London Paddington	23m	7:23am	Reading	Fastest
Train	3:08pm	Wimbledon	1h 34m	4:42pm	Reading	No tags
Train	7:11am	Ealing Broadway	44m	7:55am	Reading	No tags
Train	7:00am	London Paddington	23m	7:23am	Reading	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 9:53 PM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to go from London to Reading

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Reading. The journey takes about 1 hour 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $5, 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$11 - $60	Average Duration1h 20m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$31 - $103	Average Duration51m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$5 - $17	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

Train and bus companies in GB:Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, FlixTrain, Amtrak Acela

Frequently asked questions about traveling from London to Reading by train

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

How much is the train ticket from London to Reading?
The cheapest train tickets from London to Reading start from $31. The average price for this train route is around $34. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from London to Reading?
The average train ride duration from London to Reading is 51m, covering a distance of 35 miles (57 km). The quickest train can get you there in 19m and is operated by Great Western Railway.
Which train operators service the London to Reading route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 53 trains available per day, including services from Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Elizabeth Line.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from London to Reading?
The earliest train departs from London to Reading at 7:00am. And the latest train departs at 11:57pm.
What 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?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Elizabeth Line has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the most timely service from London to Reading?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely 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

12/09

$30

12/10

$33

Today

$31

12/12

$30

12/13

$30

12/14

$30

12/15

$30

12/16

$30

The cheapest trip from London to Reading was searched and found on Dec 9, 2025 with a price of $30

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 $30 to $98 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 $30 which is on 2025-12-13.

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.