Trains from Reading to London Paddington from £12.00*

Trains from Reading to London Paddington from £12.00*

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Reading to London Paddington train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from Reading to London Paddington, 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.

  • Sep 16
    Mon
    From £12.70
  • Sep 17
    Tue
    From £12.40
  • Sep 18
    Wed
    From £12.00
  • Sep 19
    Thu
    From £12.70
  • Sep 20
    Fri
    From £12.40
  • Sep 21
    Sat
    From £12.00
  • Sep 22
    Sun
    From £12.00
  • 06:14
    Reading
    06:37
    London Paddington
    23m, Direct
    Great Western Railway
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  • 06:14
    Reading
    07:08
    London Paddington
    54m, Direct
    Elizabeth line
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  • 06:19
    Reading
    06:52
    London Paddington
    33m, Direct
    Great Western Railway
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  • 06:23
    Reading
    11:07
    London Paddington
    4h 44m, No direct
    Great Western RailwaySouth Western RailwayLondon OvergroundLondon Underground
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  • 06:24
    Reading
    07:14
    London Paddington
    50m, Direct
    Elizabeth line
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  • 06:34
    Reading
    06:57
    Paris
    23m, Direct
    Great Western Railway
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Reading to London Paddington train route details

The Reading to London Paddington train ticket is £12.00. The average travel time is 23m, covering a distance of approximately 56 miles. There are usually 303 daily trains provided by Great Western Railway,London Underground,South Western Railway. To plan your train journey in advance, please refer to our train route table.

First train
First train
00:24
Last train
Last train
23:55
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, London Underground, South Western Railway

Reading to London Paddington train travel guide

Reading to London Paddington train travel guide

Arriving in London Paddington

Every day, up to 303 trains depart from Reading and arrive in London Paddington, with the shortest journey taking 23m minutes.

Book the cheap train tickets from Reading to London Paddington

Let's save unnecessary costs when travelling from Reading to London Paddington by taking trains. The best way to find cheap train tickets is through Trip.com. We offer various discounted tips that can guide you towards a more affordable journey, such as using Railcards, Season Tickets, or Split Tickets. Explore the options below for more choices.

Season Tickets for frequent travels

If you frequently travel between Reading and London Paddington, a Season Ticket could be the best way to save money. Season Tickets allow unlimited travel between the specified stations and are available for various durations, such as weekly, monthly, or annually. By opting for a Season Ticket, you can enjoy the convenience of not having to buy a ticket for each journey, as well as significant savings.

Split Tickets to save an average extra 30%

How to make your journey from Reading to London Paddington 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.