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Journey information
Overview: Train from Greenford to Reading
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Take a train from Greenford to Reading and enjoy the approximately 43 km long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest train runs at 04:13, the last at 20:30.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 43 km |
Average train duration 55m |
Trains per day 6 |
First train 04:13 |
Last train 20:30 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Train companies: Tfl Rail from Greenford to Reading trainsTfl Rail trains will get you between Greenford and Reading. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Tfl Rail
About
Tfl Rail is a railway service operated by Transport for London in the United Kingdom. It operates on the Great Western Main Line and the Heathrow branch of the London Underground. The service runs from Paddington in London to Reading, Maidenhead, Slough, and Heathrow Airport. It also serves the towns of Taplow, Burnham, Twyford, and Hayes & Harlington. All trains are air-conditioned and feature onboard Wi-Fi, power sockets, and digital information screens. Tfl Rail offers a range of ticket types, including single and return tickets, season tickets, and Oyster cards. Oyster cards are the most popular ticket type, allowing passengers to pay for their journey with a single card. The most popular routes for Tfl Rail are Paddington to Reading, Paddington to Maidenhead, and Paddington to Heathrow Airport. These routes offer frequent services and provide passengers with a convenient way to travel between London and the surrounding areas.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
53m
Cheapest Price
£23
Tfl Rail frequency
6 a day
Luggage included
Standard luggage allowance included with ticket
Luggage storage
Dedicated luggage storage areas in carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refunds available through TfL website or customer service
Refund
Full refund available for service cancellations
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
No dedicated dining car. Passengers can bring their own food and drinks
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Step-free access at most stations, wheelchair spaces on trains, priority seating
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be leashed. Guide dogs welcome
Quiet zone
Family area
FAQs: Greenford to Reading train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Greenford to Reading by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Reading, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
The train distance from Greenford to Reading is 43 km.
The first train from Greenford to Reading leaves at 4:13.
The last train from Greenford to Reading departs at 20:30.
Trains from Greenford to Reading run approximately 6 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Greenford to Reading.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Greenford to Reading.
To travel from Greenford to Reading, you can take a .
There is no night train service from Greenford to Reading.
The train station in Greenford that goes to Reading is Greenford station (GFD), and it arrives at Reading station (RDG).
Booking trains from Greenford to Reading in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Greenford to Reading offers a mix of urban and suburban views, with stretches of countryside as you approach Reading, making it moderately scenic.
To fully explore Reading's attractions, two to three days are ideal.
Yes, you can take the train from Greenford to Reading.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Greenford and Reading
Greenford
Reading
The major train station for departures in Greenford is Greenford. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Greenford for your trip from Greenford to Reading.
Amenities at train station
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Lounge
Bike Parking
Bike Rentalinformation
Distance to city center
1 kmShopping
- Type of shops available: Newsagent.
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms via a lift.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible taxis: Contact taxi operator directly
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines sell a limited range of tickets. Where tickets for National Rail services are not available through an accessible ticket machine, staff will endeavour to provide assistance where possible.
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: Public toilets on the platform
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: On Platform
Public transport options for Greenford
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
- Metro: Central Line
Castle Bar Park
Amenities at train station
WifiParkingDiningLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 07:00 - 10:00 Saturday - Sunday Closed
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Approach to Platform 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Castle Bar Park
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Copley Close adjacent to Platform 1.
The major train station for arrivals in Reading is Reading. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Reading for your journey to Reading from Greenford.
Amenities at train station
ShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWC
HotelLoungeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike Rental
Car Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:15 - 22:45 Saturday 05:30 - 22:45 Sunday 07:15 - 22:45 Please note: Reservations and tickets requiring reservations are sold at the following times only: Mon - Sat 08:00 - 20:00 and Sun 09:00 - 20:00
Parking
- Car Park: Multi Storey Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: platforms can be reached via lift and bridge, ticket office is step free.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Accessible low-level Pay Phone is available at the station main concourse. Please request staff assistance if you need to.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxi are available at the station entrance. please request staff assistance if you need to.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office and at the car park.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: Toilets are located on Station Platforms and in The Brunel Arcade building
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Front of station, underground short stay car park and long stay car park.
- Storage CCTV: No
Public transport options for Reading
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the North side of the station
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 10:45 Saturday - Sunday Closed
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category B3 - This station has a degree of step free access but only to Platform 1 and only if accessed via Tilehurst Road. Otherwise this station can be classified as Category C. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available. Please request staff assistance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Bike Parking
- Storage CCTV: No
Public transport options for Reading West
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Towards Reading: Bus Stop on Oxford Road under Railway Bridge. Heading away from Reading Bus Stop on Oxford Road, outside McDonalds.
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