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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Reading West (RDW) to London Paddington (PAD)
Cheapest price
£16
Average price
£24
Fastest journey
2 h 17 m
Average duration
2 h 23 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
57 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Reading West (RDW) to London Paddington (PAD) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Reading West (RDW) to London Paddington (PAD) will cost around £24 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £16.
Of the 3 trains that leave Reading West (RDW) for London Paddington (PAD) every day 3 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 23 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 17 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 34 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 Reading West (RDW) to London Paddington (PAD)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Reading West (RDW) to London Paddington (PAD) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 7m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £17, and a coach costs an average of £9.
Distance: 57 km
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1h 37m Average total duration Fastest 1h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 12m Average total duration 1h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Reading West (RDW) to London Paddington (PAD) train times
The table below shows live departures for Reading West (RDW) to London Paddington (PAD) trains for today, Tuesday 3 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17:16 Reading West (RDW) | 2h29 | 19:45 London Paddington (PAD) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 18:31 Reading West (RDW) | 2h44 | 21:15 London Paddington (PAD) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday 4 February | |||||
| 06:29 Reading West (RDW) | 2h17 | 08:46 London Paddington (PAD) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 06:48 Reading West (RDW) | 2h34 | 09:22 London Paddington (PAD) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 13:20 Reading West (RDW) | 2h19 | 15:39 London Paddington (PAD) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Reading West (RDW) to London Paddington (PAD)
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Reading West (RDW) to London Paddington (PAD) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £17 but you can travel from only £9 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:08, the last at 19:31. The fastest train covers the 57 km distance in 37m.
Distance 57 km |
Average train duration 1h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price £17 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 37m |
First train 06:08 |
Last train 19:31 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, Tfl Rail from Reading West (RDW) to London Paddington (PAD) trainsGreat Western Rail, Tfl Rail trains will get you between Reading West (RDW) and London Paddington (PAD) 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: Reading West (RDW) to London Paddington (PAD) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Reading West (RDW) to London Paddington (PAD) 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 London Paddington (PAD), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Reading West (RDW) and London Paddington (PAD)
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Dining
Accessibility
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 10:45 Saturday - Sunday Closed
- Car Park: No
- 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
- Storage CCTV: No
- 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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Lockers
ShoppingParkingDining
ATM
TaxisAccessibility
WCHotel
LoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Desk
- 24/7
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage lockers are located near the taxi stand beside Platform 11.
- 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
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- 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.
- Wheelchair access, escalators, elevators.
- 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
- Hilton London Paddington
- Mercure London Paddington Hotel
- The Pilgrm
- Waiting rooms location: Platform 12
- 24/7
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On platform 8/9 and 10
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located near Platform 1.
- 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.
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