The cheapest and fastest trains from Mitcham to Reading
Cheapest price
£25
Average price
£25
Fastest journey
1 h 52 m
Average duration
1 h 52 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
56 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Mitcham to Reading is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Mitcham to Reading will cost around £25 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £25.
Of the 1 trains that leave Mitcham for Reading every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 56 km distance in an average of 1 h 52 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 52 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 52 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.


Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Mitcham to Reading
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Mitcham to Reading among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £11, and a train costs an average of £19.
Distance: 56 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£19 Average Price | £11 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 35m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 55m Average total duration 1h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Mitcham to Reading train times
The table below shows live departures for Mitcham to Reading trains for tomorrow, Thursday 6 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 05:19 Mitcham | 1h52 | 07:11 Reading | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Mitcham to Reading
Trains from Mitcham to Reading run on average 16 times per day, taking around 1h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £19 but you can travel from only £11 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 10:29, the last at 17:41. The fastest train covers the 56 km distance in 2h 41m.
Distance 56 km |
Average train duration 1h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price £19 |
Trains per day 16 |
Fastest train 2h 41m |
First train 10:29 |
Last train 17:41 |
Train companies: Thameslink from Mitcham to Reading trainsThameslink trains will get you between Mitcham and Reading from £11. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Mitcham to Reading train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Mitcham 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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Mitcham and Reading
- 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
- Car Park: Multi Storey Car Park
- 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
- Toilets Location: Toilets are located on Station Platforms and in The Brunel Arcade building
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Front of station, underground short stay car park and long stay car park.
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the North side of the station
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:25 - 12:55 Saturday 07:00 - 13:30 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Step free Category C - This station does not have step free access to operational platforms
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible taxis: Accessible Taxis available at this station Please call our free help line for assistance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: No
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Platforms 2/3
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Adjacent entrance to station
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses starting/terminate at Tilehurst: Station forecourt All other buses: A329 Oxford Road bus stops near the station
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