Reading to London by train
Reading → London Paddington
Trains link Reading (Reading) and London (London Paddington) in about 23 min at best, with no changes needed.
- Fastest
- ≈ 23 min
- Typical
- ≈ 26 min
- Direct trains
- Yes
- Fewest changes
- 0
- Operators
- GWR

How long does the train from Reading to London take?
The fastest trains cover Reading to London in about 23 min; a typical journey takes around 26 min.
Is there a direct train from Reading to London?
Yes: direct trains run between Reading and London Paddington.
Legendary routes through Reading or London
- Eurostar London → Paris
- LNER Azuma London → Edinburgh
- Caledonian Sleeper London → Fort William
- Avanti West Coast London → Glasgow
Sleepers too: night trains from London.
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Journey figures are typical values sampled from public European schedule data; exact times vary by day. Always check the operator when booking.