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For a train from Reading to London Paddington, Advance Tickets are available starting at £7.88*, with the average fare being £26.42. Find out about different ticket types and options by checking out our Advance Tickets, Off-Peak Train Tickets, Return Train Tickets, and Anytime Train Tickets. Explore more affordable choices in our UK cheap train ticket Guide!
Travelling from Reading to London Paddington, the fastest train takes 22m with an average travel time of 31m. With 304 daily trains, the first departs at 00:24 and the last at 23:55. Off-Peak hours begin at 09:30 on weekdays, and all-day Off-Peak on weekends and bank holidays. Keep informed of live train status, times, delays, and cancellations with us.
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| Departs | Arrives | Status | Duration | Operator | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
04:03 Reading | 09:07 London Paddington | On time | 5h 4m | Great Western Railway | Find tickets | |
04:35 Reading | 05:33 London Paddington | On time | 58m | Great Western Railway | Find tickets | |
04:48 Reading | 09:46 London Paddington | On time | 4h 58m | Great Western Railway | Find tickets | |
05:10 Reading | 05:52 London Paddington | On time | 42m | Great Western Railway | Find tickets | |
05:25 Reading | 10:22 London Paddington | On time | 4h 57m | Great Western Railway | Find tickets |
Experience seamless journey planning from Reading to London Paddington. Explore the earliest and latest train times, departure and arrival stations, distance, journey time, and pricing options to optimise your trip.
| First train | 00:24 |
|---|---|
| Last train | 23:55 |
| Departure station | Reading |
| Arrival station | London Paddington |
| Distance | 35 miles (56 km) |
| Journey time | From 22m |
| Price | From £7.88 |
| Train operators | Elizabeth line, London Overground, Great Western Railway, London Underground, South Western Railway |
Reading and London Paddington are 56 km apart. The direct train takes about 31m. Every day 304 trains run between Reading and London Paddington. The first train departs at 00:24, and the last train departs at 23:55. Check the latest schedule for train information.
The fastest train from Reading to London Paddington departs from Reading railway station, a key transport hub in Berkshire. Located on the Northern edge of the town centre, it is close to the main retail areas and the River Thames. The station is accessible by train, taxi, and bus.
Reading Station also provides services to destinations such as Dun Paddington, Oxford, Bristol, and Cardiff. The station is operated by Great Western Railway, CrossCountry, South Western Railway, and the Elizabeth Line, offering a wide range of travel options.
The main stops on this route include:
Stops may vary depending on the operators, schedules, and routes.
The speediest route from Reading to London Paddington arrives at London Paddington, situated on Praed Street in the Paddington district. The station is accessible by taxi, bus, underground, or bicycle.
London Paddington is operated by Great Western Railway, Elizabeth Line, and Heathrow Express, and the station also provides train services to cities like St Albans City, Plymouth, Bath Spa, Exeter St Davids, and others.
The London Underground's Bakerloo, Circle and District, Circle and Hammersmith & City, and Elizabeth Line all serve Paddington. These four lines are split between two distinct stations, requiring passengers to move between different platforms or areas to access each line.
In London Paddington, you can visit Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens, dine at various eateries, and enjoy comedy shows and other entertainment.
The journey from Reading to London Paddington by Great Western Railway train takes around 23 minutes. This route brings you to explore the city's buildings and busy streets, enjoy the riverside views, mountain forests, and rural scenery, and experience the unique charm of diverse landscapes.
GWR, which was a British railway company, connected London with the regions of southwest, west, and West Midlands in England, as well as most parts of Wales. Improved connectivity between regions and facilitated passenger travel.
In addition, the train provides free WiFi, comfortable seating, plenty of luggage space, and a range of convenient amenities for passengers to enjoy.
Provide comfortable seats, power sockets, and free WiFi.
Enjoy more spacious seating, complimentary drinks and snacks, USB charging ports, and upgraded free WiFi. Experience access to a fully-equipped first-class lounge.
We offer information on luggage, bicycles, children, pets, and passenger assistance, for those travelling with Great Western Railway.
It takes about a little over 50 minutes to travel from Reading to London Paddington. This route offers views of commercial buildings, expansive fields, and countryside scenery, with opportunities to appreciate rivers, trees, wetlands, and historic towns and villages.
Operating in London and its suburbs, the Elizabeth Line is a hybrid service combining high-frequency commuter rail and rapid transit. Its current operator is MTR Elizabeth Line Limited.
Furthermore, Elizabeth Line trains are fast and smart, with high capacity, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, information screens, special spaces, and three double doors per car for easy boarding.
Provide comfortable seating, free WiFi, real-time information displays, special space settings, energy-saving smart lighting, and temperature control.
We offer information on luggage, bicycles, children, pets, and passenger assistance, for those travelling with Elizabeth Line.
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