How much is the train ticket from Reading to London?

The cheapest train tickets from Reading to London start at $41. The average price for this train route is around $49. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train ride from Reading to London?

The average train trip from Reading to London takes 52m and covers 56 km. The quickest 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 serve this route, with 51 trains available per day, including services from Great Western Railway , South 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 7:00am. The latest train departs at 11:59pm.

What 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?

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

Which train operator has the best on-time performance 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 $38

Next train departures

Next departures for Reading to London on November 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	3:04pm	Twyford	50m	3:54pm	London Paddington	Cheapest
Train	3:12pm	Reading	28m	3:40pm	London Paddington	Fastest
Train	8:53am	Reading	54m	9:47am	Acton Main Line - Train	No tags
Train	8:36am	Reading	1h 48m	10:24am	Wandsworth Town	No tags
Train	8:42am	Reading	45m	9:27am	London Paddington	No tags

Next departures for Reading to London on December 1
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:19am	Twyford	49m	8:08am	London Paddington	Cheapest
Train	3:05pm	Reading	23m	3:28pm	London Paddington	Fastest
Train	7:24am	Reading	40m	8:04am	Acton Main Line - Train	No tags
Train	3:09pm	Reading	1h 32m	4:41pm	Wandsworth Town	No tags
Train	7:02am	Reading	24m	7:26am	London Paddington	No tags

Next departures for Reading to London on December 2
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:19am	Twyford	49m	8:08am	London Paddington	Cheapest
Train	3:05pm	Reading	23m	3:28pm	London Paddington	Fastest
Train	7:24am	Reading	40m	8:04am	Acton Main Line - Train	No tags
Train	3:09pm	Reading	1h 32m	4:41pm	Wandsworth Town	No tags
Train	7:02am	Reading	24m	7:26am	London Paddington	No tags

Next departures for Reading to London on December 3
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:19am	Twyford	49m	8:08am	London Paddington	Cheapest
Train	3:05pm	Reading	23m	3:28pm	London Paddington	Fastest
Train	7:24am	Reading	40m	8:04am	Acton Main Line - Train	No tags
Train	3:09pm	Reading	1h 32m	4:41pm	Wandsworth Town	No tags
Train	7:02am	Reading	24m	7:26am	London Paddington	No tags

Next departures for Reading to London on December 4
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:19am	Twyford	49m	8:08am	London Paddington	Cheapest
Train	3:05pm	Reading	23m	3:28pm	London Paddington	Fastest
Train	7:24am	Reading	40m	8:04am	Acton Main Line - Train	No tags
Train	3:09pm	Reading	1h 32m	4:41pm	Wandsworth Town	No tags
Train	7:02am	Reading	24m	7:26am	London Paddington	No tags

Next departures for Reading to London on December 5
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:19am	Twyford	49m	8:08am	London Paddington	Cheapest
Train	3:05pm	Reading	23m	3:28pm	London Paddington	Fastest
Train	7:24am	Reading	40m	8:04am	Acton Main Line - Train	No tags
Train	3:09pm	Reading	1h 32m	4:41pm	Wandsworth Town	No tags
Train	7:02am	Reading	24m	7:26am	London Paddington	No tags

Next departures for Reading to London on December 6
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:04am	Twyford	50m	7:54am	London Paddington	Cheapest
Train	3:12pm	Reading	23m	3:35pm	London Paddington	Fastest
Train	7:29am	Reading	56m	8:25am	Acton Main Line - Train	No tags
Train	7:09am	Reading	1h 23m	8:32am	Barnes Bridge	No tags
Train	7:12am	Reading	25m	7:37am	London Paddington	No tags

Next departures for Reading to London on December 7
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:48am	Twyford	33m	8:21am	London Paddington	Cheapest
Train	3:11pm	Reading	26m	3:37pm	London Paddington	Fastest
Train	7:53am	Reading	53m	8:46am	Acton Main Line - Train	No tags
Train	7:24am	Reading	1h 36m	9:00am	Barnes	No tags
Train	7:42am	Reading	39m	8:21am	London Paddington	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Reading to London

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach London. The journey takes about 1 hour 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just $8, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1h 40mAverage Duration

60 kmDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$15 - $86	Average Duration1h 25m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$41 - $154	Average Duration52m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$8 - $14	Average Duration1h 40m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e

Train companies

Great Western Railway

4/542 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.7

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi4

South Western Railway

4/525 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi3.4

Elizabeth Line

5/51 reviews

Staff5

Cleanliness5

Wifi5

GB train and bus companies:Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, FlixTrain, CrossCountry

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Reading to London by train

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

How much is the train ticket from Reading to London?
The cheapest train tickets from Reading to London start at $41. The average price for this train route is around $49. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from Reading to London?
The average train trip from Reading to London takes 52m and covers 56 km. The quickest 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 serve this route, with 51 trains available per day, including services from Great Western Railway, South 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 7:00am. The latest train departs at 11:59pm.
What 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?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Elizabeth Line has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the best on-time performance 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

11-28

$39

11-29

$39

Today

$39

12-01

$39

12-02

$39

12-03

$39

12-04

$39

12-05

$39

The cheapest trip from Reading to London was searched and found on Nov 29, 2025 with a price of $39

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 $39 to $146 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 $39 which is on 2025-12-01.

Usually South 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.