7:201h50London9:10Reading Festival£251One-way0 changes
17:201h48London19:08Reading Festival£251One-way0 changes
17:201h48London19:08Reading Festival£251One-way0 changes
7:201h50London9:10Reading Festival£251One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for London to Reading Festival
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from London to Reading Festival among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 57m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, and a train costs an average of £19.
Distance: 60 km
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1h 27m Average total duration Fastest 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 0m Average total duration 1h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
London to Reading Festival train times
The table below shows live departures for London to Reading Festival trains for today, Tuesday 4 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 19:20 London | 1h35 | 20:55 Reading Festival | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday 5 August | |||||
![]() | 7:20 London | 1h50 | 9:10 Reading Festival | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Compare prices and tickets London to Reading Festival by coach or train
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London to Reading Festival
Trains from London to Reading Festival run on average 31 times per day, taking around 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £19 but you can travel from only £9 by coach.
There are 16 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 60 km distance in 53m.
Distance 60 km |
Average train duration 57m |
Cheapest ticket price £19 |
Trains per day 31 |
Direct trains 16 |
Fastest train 53m |
First train 0:03 |
Last train 23:55 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Best time to book 1 day |
Train companies: Great Western Railway, South Western Railway from London to Reading Festival trainsGreat Western Railway, South Western Railway trains will get you between London and Reading Festival from £9. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: London to Reading Festival train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Reading Festival 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 Festival, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in London and Reading Festival
Most London to Reading Festival trains use the London Paddington to Tilehurst station pair. Use this guide to compare London and Reading Festival train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to London Paddington from London city centre
London Paddington train station facilities and services
London Paddington has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: 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
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located next to the ticket office.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open 24/7. Information desks are located near Platform 1.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located near the taxi stand beside Platform 11. . Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at London Paddington: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at London Paddington: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at London Paddington: Wheelchair access, escalators, elevators.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hilton London Paddington, Mercure London Paddington Hotel, The Pilgrm.
Getting to London Waterloo from London city centre
London Waterloo is 1 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London Waterloo train station facilities and services
London Waterloo has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at London Waterloo.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at London Waterloo. ATMs are available at London Waterloo.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at London Waterloo. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at London Waterloo: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at London Waterloo: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at London Waterloo: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: There is step free access from the main concourse to all platforms, shops and facilities. Step free exits are exit 1 (Station approach), exit 2 (with a lift to Waterloo Road and lift access to the London Underground Jubilee line), and exit 3 for taxis and onward travel towards the South Bank, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available from the taxi rank on Cab Road / Station Approach, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Ticket machines are located at various locations on the main concourse and are accessible to wheelchair users, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to London Charing Cross from London city centre
London Charing Cross train station facilities and services
London Charing Cross has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at London Charing Cross.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at London Charing Cross.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at London Charing Cross. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at London Charing Cross: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at London Charing Cross: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at London Charing Cross: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Yes, the station is all on one level and all platforms are reachable by disabled passengers, Accessible public telephones: On the central passage in the main concourse, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are located outside the front of the station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: On the concourse in front of the ticket office, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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