Trains from Reading to London from £12.00*

Trains from Reading to London from £12.00*

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Reading to London train prices and times

Planning a journey from Reading to London? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as £12.00, with average prices for this route around £30.30. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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    Fri
    From £12.00
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    Sat
    From £12.00
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    Sun
    From £12.00
  • Oct 14
    Mon
    From £12.70
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    Tue
    From £12.00
  • Oct 16
    Wed
    From £17.30
  • 19:26
    Reading
    19:52
    London Paddington
    26m, Direct
    Great Western Railway
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  • 19:30
    Reading
    20:24
    London Paddington
    54m, Direct
    Elizabeth line
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  • 19:33
    Reading
    19:59
    London Paddington
    26m, Direct
    Great Western Railway
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  • 19:39
    Reading
    21:03
    London Waterloo
    1h 24m, Direct
    South Western Railway
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  • 19:41
    Reading
    20:07
    London Paddington
    26m, Direct
    Great Western Railway
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  • 19:42
    Reading
    20:21
    Paris
    39m, Direct
    Great Western Railway
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Reading to London train route details

The Reading to London train ticket is £12.00. The average travel time is 23m, covering a distance of approximately 59 miles. There are usually 285 daily trains provided by Great Western Railway,Elizabeth line,South Western Railway. To plan your train journey in advance, please refer to our train route table.

First train
First train
00:19
Last train
Last train
23:55
Departure station
Departure station
Arrival station
Arrival station
Journey time
Journey time
23m
Distance
Distance
59 miles
Price
Price
£12.00*
Train Operators
Train Operators
Great Western Railway, Elizabeth line, South Western Railway

Reading to London train travel guide

Reading to London train travel guide

Arriving in London

Trains running from Reading to London will typically depart from Reading and arrive at London Paddington. The journey takes around 23m.

Book the cheap train tickets from Reading to London

It doesn’t need to be difficult to find cheap train tickets from Reading to London. If you know where to look and how to take advantage of available discounts and travel options, then saving money with Trip.com becomes second nature. Here are some of our top tips to help you save money on your train travel.

Season Tickets for frequent travels

If you frequently travel between Reading and London, consider purchasing a Season Ticket to maximise your savings. Season Tickets provide unlimited travel between the specified stations and are available for different durations, such as weekly, monthly, or annually. By opting for a Season Ticket, you can enjoy the convenience of not having to purchase a ticket for each journey, while also benefiting from substantial cost reductions.

Group travels to save 1/3

If you are travelling in a group of three to nine people, you can take advantage of group travel discounts. Many train companies offer group save options that provide a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This can make travelling from Reading to London more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Split Tickets to save an average extra 30%

How to make your journey from Reading to London 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.

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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.