Trains from London Paddington to Reading from £12.00*

Trains from London Paddington to Reading from £12.00*

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London Paddington to Reading train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from London Paddington to Reading, starting from £12.00 and averaging £29.30. The entire journey takes no more than 23m. If you want to get more discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

  • Oct 5
    Sat
    From £12.00
  • Oct 6
    Sun
    From £12.00
  • Oct 7
    Mon
    From £12.00
  • Oct 8
    Tue
    From £12.00
  • Oct 9
    Wed
    From £19.60
  • Oct 10
    Thu
    From £19.60
  • Oct 11
    Fri
    From £19.60
  • 13:44
    London Paddington
    15:59
    Reading
    2h 15m, No direct
    South Western Railway
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  • 13:47
    London Paddington
    14:40
    Reading
    53m, Direct
    Elizabeth line
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  • 13:48
    London Paddington
    14:11
    Reading
    23m, Direct
    Great Western Railway
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  • 13:50
    London Paddington
    14:13
    Reading
    23m, Direct
    Great Western Railway
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  • 14:00
    London Paddington
    14:23
    Reading
    23m, Direct
    Great Western Railway
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  • 14:03
    London Paddington
    14:26
    Paris
    23m, Direct
    Great Western Railway
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London Paddington to Reading train route details

The London Paddington to Reading train ticket is £12.00. The average travel time is 23m, covering a distance of approximately 56 miles. There are usually 243 daily trains provided by Great Western Railway,South Western Railway,Elizabeth line. To plan your train journey in advance, please refer to our train route table.

First train
First train
00:02
Last train
Last train
23:33
Departure station
Departure station
Arrival station
Arrival station
Journey time
Journey time
23m
Distance
Distance
56 miles
Price
Price
£12.00*
Train Operators
Train Operators
Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Elizabeth line

London Paddington to Reading train travel guide

London Paddington to Reading train travel guide

Arriving in Reading

Starting from a minimum of 23m, you can reach Reading from London Paddington, with an average of 243 trains per day.

Book the cheap train tickets from London Paddington to Reading

Finding cheap train tickets from London Paddington to Reading doesn't have to be a challenging task. With the right knowledge and by utilising available discounts and travel options, saving money with Trip.com can become effortless. Here are a few valuable tips to help you save money on your train travel.

Season Tickets for frequent travels

Are you frequently traveling between London Paddington and Reading on a weekly, monthly, or annual basis? If so, it's highly recommended to consider getting Season Tickets. This ticket provides you with the convenience of unlimited travel during specific times, allowing you to freely hop on and off trains without worrying about individual ticket bookings. By opting for a Season Ticket, you can save yourself from the hassle of repeatedly purchasing tickets and avoid incurring unnecessary additional costs. It's a cost-effective and time-saving solution for your frequent journeys between London Paddington and Reading.

Split Tickets to save an average extra 30%

How to make your journey from London Paddington to Reading cheaper? One option to consider is splitting your tickets, which can save you around extra 30% on fares. Instead of purchasing a direct ticket from A to B, you can split the route into two legs: A to C and C to B. This often turns out to be more affordable than buying a direct ticket.

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

Railcards offering discounts of up to 1/3 on most tickets. There are various types of Railcards available to cater to different groups of travellers, such as the 16-25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard. For more information on Railcards and how they can help you save, visit Railcards here.

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*Prices are dynamic and subject to change. Ticket prices vary based on time of day, route, and class. Prices shown do not include split ticket and Railcard discounts.