How to Get from London to Reading
London to Reading is 61 km in a straight line, and the fastest option takes 23m by train. The trip takes 1h 51m by bus.
On Routavio you can compare the ways from London to Reading by price and travel time (route calculated on 9 November 2026).
- 40 train departures a day with South Western Railway
- First train at 05:26, last at 12:12
Compare the ways to get there. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the Whole Journey.
We compared the ways to travel from London to Reading. The most useful door-to-door route takes 1h 06m by train with no transfer. The two cities are about 61 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search.
61 km in a straight line
Which Way Suits You?
| Transport | Ticket price | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €15Lowest seenOmio catalogue, Nov 10 | 23mFastestdirect | See Train details |
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| Bus | €38Omio catalogue, Nov 10 | 1h 51mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€15Lowest seenOmio catalogue, Nov 1023m · directFastestSee Train details
- Bus€38Omio catalogue, Nov 101h 51m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
London to Reading: Cheapest or Fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1London → ReadingtrainSouth Western Railway·1h 06m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which Date Should You Go?
An amount is a fare we saw earlier; with "around" in front it is our estimate. Neither is a live offer. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from London to Reading
South Western Railway runs 40 scheduled departures a day, the first at 05:26 and the last at 12:12.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Western Railwaytrain | 40 | 05:26 | 12:12 |
| FlixBusbus | · | 00:50 | 23:59 |
| Airport shuttle busbus | · | · | · |
| Local busbus | · | · | · |
All departures South Western Railway
- 05:26
- 05:48
- 06:08
- 06:18
- 06:26
- 06:41
- 06:42
- 06:48
- 06:54
- 07:12
- 07:18
- 07:25
- 07:42
- 07:48
- 07:52
- 08:07
- 08:12
- 08:18
- 08:22
- 08:37
- 08:42
- 08:48
- 09:07
- 09:12
- 09:18
- 09:42
- 09:48
- 10:12
- 10:18
- 10:41
- 10:42
- 10:48
- 11:11
- 11:12
- 11:18
- 11:41
- 11:42
- 11:48
- 12:11
- 12:12
All departures FlixBus
- 00:50
- 07:00
- 08:00
- 13:00
- 14:00
- 18:00
- 18:30
- 19:00
- 22:30
- 22:59
- 23:10
- 23:50
- 23:59
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, we do not hold a published timetable for that operator. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and Arrival
Ticket Prices on This Route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Nov 10.
Operators Seen on These Journeys
On this route you travel with South Western Railway, FlixBus.
How the Trip from London to Reading Works
Routavio built this route from its own route data on 9 November 2026. Start with a South Western Railway train from London to Reading, about 1h 6m. In total it's roughly €13 over 1h 6m, direct, no transfers.
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London to Reading: Common Questions
How long does it take to get from London to Reading?
Routavio's route check on 9 November 2026 puts the most useful route at about 1h 06m by train, with no transfer.
When is the first train from London to Reading?
The first train with South Western Railway leaves at 05:26 and the last at 12:12, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from London to Reading?
Routavio's timetable check shows 40 train departures a day with South Western Railway, between 05:26 and 12:12.
When is the first bus from London to Reading?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:50 and the last at 23:59, from London Victoria Coach, according to the published timetable.
Which station does the bus from London to Reading leave from?
London Victoria Coach with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Reading from London?
About 61 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does London to Reading cost?
Our estimate for the route we recommend is around €13. We have not seen it as a fare. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run London to Reading?
According to Routavio's route data, on this route you travel with South Western Railway, FlixBus.
Can you get from London to Reading without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 23m.
What is the cheapest way to get from London to Reading?
Routavio's comparison usually points to a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and Method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables. The price here is our estimate, not a guarantee.
Operators: South Western Railway, FlixBus
Route calculated: 9 Nov 2026