Reading to London Paddington Trains From £19.20*

Reading and London Paddington are 35 miles (56km) apart. The direct train takes about 23 minutes. Every day 303 trains run between Reading and London Paddington. The first train departs at 00:05, and the last train departs at 23:52. Check the latest schedule for train information.

Departing from Reading

The fastest train from Reading to London Paddington departs from Reading railway station, a key transport hub in Berkshire. Located on the Northern edge of the town centre, it is close to the main retail areas and the River Thames. The station is accessible by train, taxi, and bus.

Reading Station also provides services to destinations such as Dun Paddington, Oxford, Bristol, and Cardiff. The station is operated by Great Western Railway, CrossCountry, South Western Railway, and the Elizabeth Line, offering a wide range of travel options.

Main stops

The main stops on this route include:

• Twyford
• Maidenhead
• Slough
• Iver
• and others.

Stops may vary depending on the operators, schedules, and routes.

Arriving at London Paddington

The speediest route from Reading to London Paddington arrives at London Paddington, situated on Praed Street in the Paddington district. The station is accessible by taxi, bus, underground, or bicycle.

London Paddington is operated by Great Western Railway, Elizabeth Line, and Heathrow Express, and the station also provides train services to cities like St Albans City, Plymouth, Bath Spa, Exeter St Davids, and others.

The London Underground's Bakerloo, Circle and District, Circle and Hammersmith & City, and Elizabeth Line all serve Paddington. These four lines are split between two distinct stations, requiring passengers to move between different platforms or areas to access each line.

In London Paddington, you can visit Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens, dine at various eateries, and enjoy comedy shows and other entertainment.

The journey from Reading to London Paddington by Great Western Railway train takes around 23 minutes. This route brings you to explore the city's buildings and busy streets, enjoy the riverside views, mountain forests, and rural scenery, and experience the unique charm of diverse landscapes.

GWR, which was a British railway company, connected London with the regions of southwest, west, and West Midlands in England, as well as most parts of Wales. Improved connectivity between regions and facilitated passenger travel.

In addition, the train provides free WiFi, comfortable seating, plenty of luggage space, and a range of convenient amenities for passengers to enjoy.

Great Western Railway Standard Class

Provide comfortable seats, power sockets, and free WiFi.

Great Western Railway First Class

Enjoy more spacious seating, complimentary drinks and snacks, USB charging ports, and upgraded free WiFi. Experience access to a fully-equipped first-class lounge.

Travel with Great Western Railway

We offer information on luggage, bicycles, children, pets, and passenger assistance, for those travelling with Great Western Railway.

• Luggage: Up to three pieces of luggage. Small suitcases, bags, medium-sized luggage, and larger items are permitted. Large items maximum 25x40x70 cm.
• Bicycles: Book your bicycle parking in advance due to limited availability. Early reservations are advised.
• Children: Book seats ahead of time. Children under 5 travel for free, while those aged 5-15 receive a 50% discount on most tickets.
• Pets: Up to two pets for free. Pets can’t occupy seats. Pets must be in pet carriers, except leashed dogs.
• Passenger Assist: Assist those in need with services like travel help, moving luggage, transfers, and support within the airport and nearby areas.

It takes about a little over 50 minutes to travel from Reading to London Paddington. This route offers views of commercial buildings, expansive fields, and countryside scenery, with opportunities to appreciate rivers, trees, wetlands, and historic towns and villages.

Operating in London and its suburbs, the Elizabeth Line is a hybrid service combining high-frequency commuter rail and rapid transit. Its current operator is MTR Elizabeth Line Limited.

Furthermore, Elizabeth Line trains are fast and smart, with high capacity, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, information screens, special spaces, and three double doors per car for easy boarding.

Elizabeth Line Standard Class

Provide comfortable seating, free WiFi, real-time information displays, special space settings, energy-saving smart lighting, and temperature control.

Travel with Elizabeth Line

We offer information on luggage, bicycles, children, pets, and passenger assistance, for those travelling with Elizabeth Line.

• Luggage: For easier access, customers with buggies, luggage, and cycles are advised to travel in the first four carriages due to shorter platforms at some stations.
• Bicycles: Non-folded bikes allowed Off-Peak weekdays, anytime weekends/holidays, but not at Tottenham Court Road, Bond Street, Paddington, Liverpool Street, or Stratford.
• Children: Children under eleven travel free when accompanied by an adult with a valid ticket or pay as you go (Group Day Travelcards excluded).
• Pets: Assistance dogs and inoffensive animals are allowed on the Elizabeth Line if on a lead or in a container. No seats. Dangerous or uncontrolled animals may be refused.
• Passenger Assist: All Elizabeth Line stations are staffed from first to last train. For step-free access, board carriage 5. Priority seats are in every carriage.