How to get from London to Reading
- 61 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 1h 01m
- 40 train departures a day with South Western Railway
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
1h 01m
direct
Train
€13
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 25 Sept 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from London to Reading. The most useful door-to-door route takes 1h 01m by train with no transfer. The two cities are about 61 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
61 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €16Omio catalogue, Sep 26 | 1h 01mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €38Omio catalogue, Sep 26 | 35mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€16Omio catalogue, Sep 261h 01m · directSee Train details
- Bus€38Omio catalogue, Sep 2635m · 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?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1London → ReadingtrainSouth Western Railway·1h 01m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
Search my dateDepartures from London to Reading
South Western Railway runs 40 scheduled departures a day, the first at 05:26 and the last at 11:42.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Western Railwaytrain | 40 | 05:26 | 11:42 |
| FlixBusbus | 13 | 00:50 | 23:59 |
| Airport shuttle busbus | 48 | — | — |
| Local busbus | 48 | — | — |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. 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 Sat, Sep 26
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with South Western Railway, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from London to Reading works
Start with a South Western Railway train from London to Reading, about 1h 1m. In total it's roughly €13 over 1h 1m, direct, no transfers.
London to Reading: common questions
How long does it take to get from London to Reading?
The most useful route takes about 1h 01m 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 11:42, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from London to Reading?
40 a day with South Western Railway, between 05:26 and 11:42.
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.
How many bus departures a day are there from London to Reading?
13 a day with FlixBus, between 00:50 and 23:59.
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 latest search put the route we recommend at €13. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run London to Reading?
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?
Usually 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.
Where to next
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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, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: South Western Railway
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026