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The cheapest and fastest trains from London Paddington (PAD) to Reading West (RDW)
Showing times and prices for 05 Nov
Cheapest price
£17
Average price
£19
Fastest journey
1 h 8 m
Average duration
2 h 6 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
57 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Paddington (PAD) to Reading West (RDW) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Paddington (PAD) to Reading West (RDW) will cost around £19 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £17.
Fast trains
Of the 5 trains that leave London Paddington (PAD) for Reading West (RDW) every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 57 km distance in an average of 2 h 6 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 8 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 25 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
17:392h16
London Paddington (PAD)19:55Reading West (RDW)
£171One-way
0 changes
18:282h40
London Paddington (PAD)21:08Reading West (RDW)
£181One-way
0 changes
16:442h16
London Paddington (PAD)19:00Reading West (RDW)
£181One-way
0 changes
11:102h25
London Paddington (PAD)13:35Reading West (RDW)
£211One-way
0 changes
18:372h52
London Paddington (PAD)21:29Reading West (RDW)
£211One-way
0 changes
07:071h08
London Paddington (PAD)08:15Reading West (RDW)
£281One-way
0 changes
16:442h16
London Paddington (PAD)19:00Reading West (RDW)
£181One-way
0 changes
17:392h16
London Paddington (PAD)19:55Reading West (RDW)
£171One-way
0 changes
15:442h24
London Paddington (PAD)18:08Reading West (RDW)
£221One-way
0 changes
11:102h25
London Paddington (PAD)13:35Reading West (RDW)
£211One-way
0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for London Paddington (PAD) to Reading West (RDW)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Paddington (PAD) to Reading West (RDW) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 46m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £14, and a coach costs an average of £10.
Distance: 57 km
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£21 Average Price Cheapest | £30 Average Price |
1h 16m Average total duration Fastest 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 5m Average total duration 1h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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London Paddington (PAD) to Reading West (RDW) train times
Showing trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 23:24
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07:07 London Paddington (PAD) | 1h08 | 08:15 Reading West (RDW) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 07:39 London Paddington (PAD) | 2h31 | 10:10 Reading West (RDW) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 16:44 London Paddington (PAD) | 2h16 | 19:00 Reading West (RDW) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 18:28 London Paddington (PAD) | 2h40 | 21:08 Reading West (RDW) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 18:37 London Paddington (PAD) | 2h52 | 21:29 Reading West (RDW) | 0 changesdirect |
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Overview: Train from London Paddington (PAD) to Reading West (RDW)
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from London Paddington (PAD) to Reading West (RDW) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £14 but you can travel from only £10 by coach.
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £10
Distance 57 km |
Average train duration 46m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 2h 16m |
First train 05:34 |
Last train 19:34 |
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £10
Train companies: Great Western Rail, Tfl Rail from London Paddington (PAD) to Reading West (RDW) trainsGreat Western Rail, Tfl Rail trains will get you between London Paddington (PAD) and Reading West (RDW) from £10. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Great Western Rail
About
Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
53m
Cheapest Price
£28
Great Western Rail frequency
5 a day
Luggage included
Two pieces of luggage and one piece of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservations available for a fee. Free in First Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
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
1h 52m
Cheapest Price
£18
Tfl Rail frequency
1 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
FAQs: London Paddington (PAD) to Reading West (RDW) train
FAQs: Travel by train from London Paddington (PAD) to Reading West (RDW) easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from London Paddington (PAD) to Reading West (RDW).
Booking trains from London Paddington (PAD) to Reading West (RDW) in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
To get from London Paddington (PAD) to Reading West (RDW), you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
The train distance from London Paddington (PAD) to Reading West (RDW) is 57 km.
The cost of a train ticket from London Paddington (PAD) to Reading West (RDW) can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £14, while the average price tends to be around £21.
The cheapest way to get from London Paddington (PAD) to Reading West (RDW) is by coach, costing approximately £10.
The train journey from London Paddington (PAD) to Reading West (RDW) covers a distance of 57 km and takes approximately 2h 16m. Trains run 7 per day.
The first train from London Paddington (PAD) to Reading West (RDW) leaves at 5:34.
The last train from London Paddington (PAD) to Reading West (RDW) departs at 19:34.
Trains from London Paddington (PAD) to Reading West (RDW) run approximately 7 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from London Paddington (PAD) to Reading West (RDW).
Yes, you can take the train from London Paddington (PAD) to Reading West (RDW).
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from London Paddington (PAD) to Reading West (RDW).
There is no night train service from London Paddington (PAD) to Reading West (RDW).
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Important Stations and Airports in London Paddington (PAD) and Reading West (RDW)
London
Reading
The major train station for departures in London is London Paddington. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at London Paddington for your trip from London to Reading.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Lockers
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 24/7
Wifi
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
Lockers
- Luggage lockers are located near the taxi stand beside Platform 11.
Shopping
- Type of shops available: News agent Flower stall Shoe repairer Wide range of shops Mini supermarket Pharmacy Convenience store High street shops Off Licence Passport Photo Booth
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Dining
- Wasabi
- The Beer House
- Barburrito
- Upper Crust
- The Mad Bishop & Bear (Fullers)
- The Pasty Shop
- Burger King
- Pret a Manger
- The Savanna
- Soboro Bakery
- & more
Taxis
- Taxi: The taxi deck is situated above Platform 12 and is accessed via the concourse and platform 12, which has escalators and lifts to the upper level to the covered marshalled taxi rank. A queuing system is in operation. There is also a separate collection point for pre-booked taxis and a drop off point
- Accessible taxis: All London Black Cabs can accommodate wheelchair passengers without wheelchair users having to leave their wheelchair. There is also a separate collection point for prebooked taxis also further away from the lifts.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair access, escalators, elevators.
WC
- Toilets Location: Accessible toilets are located on Platforms' 1 and 12. A Changing Places facility is located on Platform 12. There are dedicated breastfeeding rooms / Parent & Baby rooms; within the Ladies toilets on Platform 1 within the public toilets on Platform 12.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Accessible toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 12.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Hotel
- Hilton London Paddington
- Mercure London Paddington Hotel
- The Pilgrm
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Platform 12
Ticket Office
- 24/7
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On platform 8/9 and 10
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Located near Platform 1.
Public transport options for London Paddington
- Underground lines: Bakerloo Line, Circle Line, District Line, Hammersmith Line
- Bus lines: N7, 23, 27, N27, 36, 205, N205, 332, 7, 46, A1, 18, N18
- Train lines: Great Western Main Line, Heathrow Express
- Metro: Tube Lines.
The major train station for arrivals in Reading is Reading West. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Reading West for your journey to Reading from London.
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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