Reading to Canary Wharf (Elizabeth line) Trains From £21.60*

Take the train from Reading to Canary Wharf on efficient, modern Elizabeth line services. In just over one hour, travel on London’s newest Underground line all the way from Reading to London’s iconic financial district, the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. Environmentally friendly and convenient, the train gets you to Canary Wharf faster and without the hassle and cost of driving around central London.

Starting from the largest town in Berkshire, the Elizabeth line is an affordable way to get to Canary Wharf when you buy cheap train tickets with TrainPal in advance.

Travelling on the Elizabeth line is a pleasing experience. Officially opened in 2022, the Elizabeth line transports passengers across Greater London and nearby towns, stopping at destinations such as Stratford, Slough, Reading, Heathrow Airport, and Shenfield.

Departing from Reading

Reading Station is a great place to start your trip to Canary Wharf, with its excellent facilities and accessible location in the heart of this famous Berkshire town. Setting out from Station Road, it is simple to reach the station on regular local buses, taxis, or by making use of a drop-off point. Those arriving by bicycle have the choice of a vast storage facility or bringing their vehicle onboard (only for folded bikes).

Once inside the station, you’ll have access to free public Wi-Fi, refreshment counters, and machines to collect pre-paid tickets. Reading is a comfortable place to wait for your train thanks to multiple sheltered waiting rooms. Step-free access to all platforms, induction loop, baby changing facilities, and accessible toilets ensure every passenger can have a safe journey.

As the ninth busiest railway station in the UK outside London, direct routes from Reading to some of the UK’s top cities and towns abound. Get to Cardiff, London, Bristol, Plymouth, and Birmingham on services operated by Elizabeth line, Great Western Railway, and South Western Railway.

Main stops

From Reading to Canary Wharf, the direct route will call at Twyford, Maidenhead, Taplow, Burnham (Buckinghamshire), Slough, Langley (Berks), Iver, West Drayton, Hayes & Harlington, Southall, Ealing Broadway, London Paddington, Bond Street (Elizabeth line), Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line), Farringdon, London Liverpool Street, and Whitechapel.

Arriving at Canary Wharf

After travelling from Reading for just over an hour, arrive at Canary Wharf (Elizabeth line), a new-build station that makes getting to London’s financial district even easier.

Located in the Isle of Dogs in Tower Hamlets, east London, the station was opened in 2022 when the Elizabeth line became operational. A functional station with basic facilities, you’ll find free Wi-Fi, sheltered waiting rooms, Help Points, and step-free access from all platforms. Note: There are no toilets or refreshments at Canary Wharf Station.

As you would expect from the heart of London’s financial district, Canary Wharf has excellent local transport connections. One of the largest stations on the Elizabeth line, Canary Wharf connects passengers to the Crossrail network and the London Underground. Board local bus services around the capital, or head to Abbey Wood, Reading, Slough, or Maidenhead on the Elizabeth Line.

Elizabeth line train class

• Standard Class: When you travel with the Elizabeth Line, all seating is Standard Class. Get a modern onboard experience without hefty prices, with free Wi-Fi, real-time information displays, energy-saving smart lighting, and temperature control as standard.

Elizabeth line train travel advice

• Bicycles: Transport for London does not allow passengers to bring standard bikes on its services. As such, only folded cycles can be brought on the Elizabeth Line.
• Children: Under 5s go free from Reading to Canary on modern Elizabeth line services. Discounted tickets are available for children too, and add a Family & Friends Railcard for even more savings.
• Pets: Companion animals can travel on the Transport for London network, provided they are held on a lead or contained in a carrier at all times.
• Passenger Assist: For extra support with your journey, book Passenger Assist before you travel. Get assistance with boarding trains, navigating stations, or something else from the friendly TfL team.
• Luggage: The Elizabeth line offers passengers plenty of space, so you won’t have to squeeze everything into one case! Note: space on luggage racks can be limited.

*Information is subject to change. Please check the latest train timetable before your trip.