How much does a train ticket cost from Reading to London?

The cheapest train tickets from Reading to London start from €25. The average price for this train route is around €30. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Reading to London?

The average train journey time from Reading to London is 56m, covering a distance of 55 km. The fastest train gets you there in 23m and is operated by Great Western Railway .

Which train operators serve the Reading to London route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 45 trains available per day, including services from South Western Railway , Great Western Railway , Elizabeth Line .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Reading to London?

The earliest train from Reading to London departs at 07:00. And the latest train departs at 21:09.

Which is the best train operator from Reading to London?

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 Reading to London?

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

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

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual 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 Reading to London?

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 Reading to London from €24

Next train departures

Next departures from Reading to London on 2 April
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:19	Twyford	49m	08:08	London Paddington	Cheapest
Train	15:13	Reading	23m	15:36	London Paddington	Fastest
Train	07:24	Reading	40m	08:04	Acton Main Line - Train	No tags
Train	07:09	Reading	1h 33m	08:42	Wandsworth Town	No tags
Train	07:02	Reading	24m	07:26	London Paddington	No tags

Next departures from Reading to London on 3 April
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:04	Twyford	50m	07:54	London Paddington	Cheapest
Train	15:13	Reading	23m	15:36	London Paddington	Fastest
Train	15:29	Reading	56m	16:25	Acton Main Line - Train	No tags
Train	07:09	Reading	1h 32m	08:41	Wandsworth Town	No tags
Train	07:02	Reading	24m	07:26	London Paddington	No tags

Next departures from Reading to London on 4 April
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:04	Twyford	50m	07:54	London Paddington	Cheapest
Train	15:12	Reading	23m	15:35	London Paddington	Fastest
Train	07:29	Reading	56m	08:25	Acton Main Line - Train	No tags
Train	07:09	Reading	1h 32m	08:41	Wandsworth Town	No tags
Train	07:12	Reading	25m	07:37	London Paddington	No tags

Next departures from Reading to London on 5 April
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:43	Twyford	45m	08:28	London Paddington	Cheapest
Train	15:03	Reading	26m	15:29	London Paddington	Fastest
Train	07:38	Reading	40m	08:18	Ealing Broadway	No tags
Train	07:54	Reading	1h 27m	09:21	Barnes	No tags
Train	07:43	Reading	41m	08:24	London Paddington	No tags

Next departures from Reading to London on 6 April
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:04	Twyford	50m	07:54	London Paddington	Cheapest
Train	15:13	Reading	23m	15:36	London Paddington	Fastest
Train	07:29	Reading	56m	08:25	Acton Main Line - Train	No tags
Train	07:09	Reading	1h 32m	08:41	Wandsworth Town	No tags
Train	07:02	Reading	24m	07:26	London Paddington	No tags

Next departures from Reading to London on 7 April
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:19	Twyford	49m	08:08	London Paddington	Cheapest
Train	15:13	Reading	23m	15:36	London Paddington	Fastest
Train	07:24	Reading	40m	08:04	Acton Main Line - Train	No tags
Train	07:09	Reading	1h 33m	08:42	Wandsworth Town	No tags
Train	07:02	Reading	24m	07:26	London Paddington	No tags

Next departures from Reading to London on 8 April
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:19	Twyford	49m	08:08	London Paddington	Cheapest
Train	15:13	Reading	23m	15:36	London Paddington	Fastest
Train	07:24	Reading	40m	08:04	Acton Main Line - Train	No tags
Train	07:09	Reading	1h 33m	08:42	Wandsworth Town	No tags
Train	07:02	Reading	24m	07:26	London Paddington	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Reading to London

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach London. The journey takes about 56 minutes and with fares starting at just €25, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

45train per day

56mAverage duration

55 kmDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price€10 - €57	Average duration2h 39m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average price€25 - €98	Average duration56m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e

Train Companies

South Western Railway

4/525 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.5

Wi‑Fi3.4

Great Western Railway

4/542 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.7

Cleanliness4.7

Wi‑Fi4

Elizabeth Line

5/51 reviews

Staff5

Cleanliness5

Wi‑Fi5

GB train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, RegioJet, CrossCountry

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Reading to London by train

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

How much does a train ticket cost from Reading to London?
The cheapest train tickets from Reading to London start from €25. The average price for this train route is around €30. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Reading to London?
The average train journey time from Reading to London is 56m, covering a distance of 55 km. The fastest train gets you there in 23m and is operated by Great Western Railway.
Which train operators serve the Reading to London route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 45 trains available per day, including services from South Western Railway, Great Western Railway, Elizabeth Line.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Reading to London?
The earliest train from Reading to London departs at 07:00. And the latest train departs at 21:09.
Which is the best train operator from Reading to London?
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 Reading to London?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Elizabeth Line has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Reading to London?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual 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 Reading to London?
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

30/03

€24

31/03

€24

Today

€24

02/04

€24

03/04

€24

04/04

€24

05/04

€24

06/04

€24

The cheapest trip from Reading to London was searched and found on 31 Mar 2026 with a price of €24

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Reading to London as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from €24 to €89 for a train ticket from Reading to London based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at €24, which is on 2026-04-04.

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.