Overview: Train from Reading to London
| Distance | 36 miles |
|---|---|
| Average train ticket price | £24 (€26) |
| Train frequency | 206 a day |
| Direct train | Yes, there are 206 direct trains a day |
| Train companies | Great Western Railway, TfL Rail or South Western Railway |
How much is Reading to London on Elizabeth line?
From 2 January 2020, customers will be able to use contactless pay as you go for the first time between London Paddington and Reading. A single peak adult pay as you go journey between London Paddington and Reading will be £24.40 (with the off-peak fare of £10.60).
How much does it cost to commute from Reading to London?
The most affordable way to get from Reading to London is to rideshare, which costs £3 – £9 and takes 1h 12m. What is the fastest way to get from Reading to London? The quickest way to get from Reading to London is to train which costs £9 – £45 and takes 37 min.
How long is train journey from Reading to London?
It takes an average of 1h 7m to travel from Reading to London by train, over a distance of around 36 miles (59 km).
Can you use Oyster from Reading to London?
The Elizabeth line is open through central London, connecting all the way across the capital from Heathrow Airport and Reading to Shenfield and Abbey Wood. Trains run seven days a week, from early morning to late evening. You can use your Oyster or contactless payment card for most journeys on the Elizabeth line.
What is the new train line from Reading to London?
Opened on 24th May 2022, it stretches more than 100 km from Reading and Heathrow in West London through central tunnels across to Shenfield in Essex and Abbey Wood in South-East London.
How long does it take to get from Reading to London on the Elizabeth line?
Journey times from central London to Reading are under an hour on the brand-new Elizabeth Line trains. Fares are in line with Transport for London's fare structures.
Can you use oyster from Reading to London?
The Elizabeth line is open through central London, connecting all the way across the capital from Heathrow Airport and Reading to Shenfield and Abbey Wood. Trains run seven days a week, from early morning to late evening. You can use your Oyster or contactless payment card for most journeys on the Elizabeth line.
Is Reading good to commute to London?
The train service to London is superb – about one every seven minutes – as it is one of the busiest rail interchanges in the country (see also Waterloo to Reading. Reading is also the terminus of the Kennet and Avon canal, which offers some marvellous walks to the west. Different areas cater for different tastes.
How much train fare from Reading to London?
What trains run from Reading to London?
Elizabeth Line, GWR are the main train operating companies running services between Reading and London Paddington. There are 1 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Reading to London Paddington. The fastest journey time on this route takes 23 mins.
Does the London Tube go to Reading?
The Elizabeth Line, London's newest tube line, makes Reading a great day trip destination from London. Reading is the new western terminus of the Elizabeth Line, reachable on direct trains in under an hour from central London.
Can I tap from Reading to London?
Can I use any train between London and Reading with contactless pay as you go? You can use GWR and TfL Rail services, the fares charged are the same. Contactless isn't valid for travel between Feltham and Reading on SWR services.
Will there be direct trains from Reading to Heathrow?
There are no direct Reading to Heathrow trains, or Heathrow to Reading trains, meaning the fastest option is to take a direct train into London Paddington and catch the Heathrow Express.
Does the Elizabeth line run from Reading to London?
Reading is the new western terminus of the Elizabeth Line, reachable on direct trains in under an hour from central London. When you step off the trains in Reading, the River Thames, the town centre attractions, great shopping and eating out are all within a short walk of the station. It couldn't be easier.
How frequent are Elizabeth line trains from Reading?
From May 2023 we expect service frequencies to the west of London to be 6 trains per hour from Heathrow, 4tph /2tph (peak/off peak) from Reading and 2tph all day from Maidenhead. These will also run into the central operating section.
Can you get on the Elizabeth line at Reading?
The Elizabeth line stretches more than 100km from Reading and Heathrow in the west through central tunnels across to Shenfield and Abbey Wood in the east. Get helpful tips for travelling on our newest railway.
Can I use my Oyster card on the Elizabeth line to reading?
Can I use an Oyster or contactless payment card on the Elizabeth line? Yes, Oyster cards are accepted for most journeys, except for stations west of West Drayton.
Can you live in Reading and work in London?
Many families move to towns such as Reading and Slough and commute into London for work. Often, commuter towns work out as better value for money compared to living in the capital.