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

The cheapest train tickets from Reading to London start from £22. The average price for this train route is around £26. 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 52m, covering a distance of 31 miles. 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 58 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 07:00. And the latest train departs at 23:59.

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 £21

Next train departures

Next departures from Reading to London on 16 December
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 17 December
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 18 December
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 19 December
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 20 December
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	07:39	Reading	1h 29m	09:08	Wandsworth Town	No tags
Train	07:12	Reading	25m	07:37	London Paddington	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 16:14 GMT.

Compare 3 ways to travel 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 20 minutes and with fares starting at just £4, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1h 20mAverage duration

37 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£8 - £46	Average duration1h 25m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£22 - £83	Average duration52m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£4 - £12	Average duration1h 20m	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 companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, FlixTrain, Amtrak Acela

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 £22. The average price for this train route is around £26. 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 52m, covering a distance of 31 miles. 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 58 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 07:00. And the latest train departs at 23:59.
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

13/12

£21

14/12

£21

Today

£21

16/12

£21

17/12

£21

18/12

£21

19/12

£21

20/12

£21

The cheapest trip from Reading to London was searched and found on 13 Dec 2025 with a price of £21

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 £21 to £79 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 £21, which is on 2025-12-20.

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.