The cheapest and fastest trains from Reading station (RDG) to London Liverpool Street (LST)
Cheapest price on 17 Sept
£17
Average ticket price on 17 Sept
£35
Fastest journey on 17 Sept
49 m
Average journey duration on 17 Sept
50 m
Trains on 17 Sept
74
Distance
62 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Reading station (RDG) to London Liverpool Street (LST) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Reading station (RDG) to London Liverpool Street (LST) will cost around £35 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £17.
On Thu 17 Sept, we found 74 trains from Reading station (RDG) to London Liverpool Street (LST), including 14 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 62 km distance in an average of 50 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 49 m .
The slowest trains will take 50 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.
L80615+
G61903 · G588207:392h43Reading station (RDG)10:22London Liverpool Street (LST)£171One-way2 changes
L80615+
Tube from London Waterloo to London Liverpool Street7:392h11Reading station (RDG)9:50London Liverpool Street (LST)£191One-way1 change
L80615+
C38160+
Tube from London Waterloo to Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line)7:392h08Reading station (RDG)9:47London Liverpool Street (LST)£191One-way2 changes
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G61923 · G588348:092h43Reading station (RDG)10:52London Liverpool Street (LST)£261One-way2 changes
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G97658 · G5890312:092h41Reading station (RDG)14:50London Liverpool Street (LST)£261One-way2 changes
W35161+
C376187:200h49Reading station (RDG)8:09London Liverpool Street (LST)£431One-way1 change
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C379566:340h49Reading station (RDG)7:23London Liverpool Street (LST)£431One-way1 change
W34855+
C380908:020h50Reading station (RDG)8:52London Liverpool Street (LST)£431One-way1 change
G14893+
C379947:020h50Reading station (RDG)7:52London Liverpool Street (LST)£431One-way1 change
W34863+
C381949:280h50Reading station (RDG)10:18London Liverpool Street (LST)£431One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Reading station (RDG) to London Liverpool Street (LST)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Reading station (RDG) to London Liverpool Street (LST) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £35 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 38m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £35, while a coach costs an average of £43.
Distance: 62 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£35 Average Price Cheapest | £43 Average Price | £44 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 38m Average total duration Fastest 1h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 13m Average total duration 2h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Reading station (RDG) to London Liverpool Street (LST):
A train is £8 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Reading station (RDG) to London Liverpool Street (LST) costing on average £43.
Other travel options to London Liverpool Street (LST) take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 43m.
The journey is about 33m faster (1h 8m by train vs 1h 41m by car) and roughly £9 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£35 vs £44). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Elizabeth line, Elizabeth Line (TfL).
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Reading station (RDG) to London Liverpool Street (LST) train times
The table below shows live departures for Reading station (RDG) to London Liverpool Street (LST) trains for today, Wednesday 16 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G14914+ C37440 | 23:12 Reading station (RDG) | 1h13 | 0:25 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1 change | |
| Thursday 17 September | |||||
L80581+ L22584 · P02527 | 5:39 Reading station (RDG) | 2h35 | 8:14 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 2 changes | |
W35090+ C37496 | 6:00 Reading station (RDG) | 0h56 | 6:56 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1 change | |
L80589+ C38036+ Tube from London Waterloo to Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line) | 6:09 Reading station (RDG) | 2h08 | 8:17 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 2 changes | |
L80589+ G58781 · G61819 | 6:09 Reading station (RDG) | 2h31 | 8:40 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 2 changes | |
L80589+ Tube from London Waterloo to London Liverpool Street | 6:09 Reading station (RDG) | 2h12 | 8:21 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1 change | |
C37533 | 6:14 Reading station (RDG) | 1h06 | 7:20 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y15289+ C37533 | 6:19 Reading station (RDG) | 1h01 | 7:20 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1 change | |
C37543 | 6:24 Reading station (RDG) | 1h02 | 7:26 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 changesdirect | |
W34456+ C37956 | 6:34 Reading station (RDG) | 0h49 | 7:23 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1 change | |
L80597+ Tube from London Waterloo to London Liverpool Street | 6:39 Reading station (RDG) | 2h11 | 8:50 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1 change | |
L80597+ Tube from London Waterloo to Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line)+ C37685 | 6:39 Reading station (RDG) | 2h05 | 8:44 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 2 changes | |
L80597+ L22604 · G58796 | 6:39 Reading station (RDG) | 2h35 | 9:14 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 2 changes | |
W35101+ C37972 | 6:43 Reading station (RDG) | 0h52 | 7:35 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1 change | |
C37580 | 6:44 Reading station (RDG) | 1h05 | 7:49 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 changesdirect | |
W35431+ C37570 | 6:50 Reading station (RDG) | 0h54 | 7:44 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1 change | |
C37589 | 6:54 Reading station (RDG) | 1h00 | 7:54 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 changesdirect | |
W35354+ C37580 | 6:56 Reading station (RDG) | 0h53 | 7:49 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1 change | |
G14893+ C37994 | 7:02 Reading station (RDG) | 0h50 | 7:52 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1 change | |
W35157+ C38012 | 7:07 Reading station (RDG) | 0h55 | 8:02 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1 change | |
L80606+ Tube from London Waterloo to Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line)+ C37735 | 7:09 Reading station (RDG) | 2h05 | 9:14 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 2 changes | |
L80606+ Tube from London Waterloo to London Liverpool Street | 7:09 Reading station (RDG) | 2h11 | 9:20 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1 change | |
L80606+ G58804 · G61867 | 7:09 Reading station (RDG) | 2h31 | 9:40 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 2 changes | |
C37639 | 7:14 Reading station (RDG) | 1h05 | 8:19 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 changesdirect | |
W34853+ C38019 | 7:15 Reading station (RDG) | 0h52 | 8:07 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1 change | |
W35161+ C37618 | 7:20 Reading station (RDG) | 0h49 | 8:09 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1 change | |
W35104+ C37639 | 7:24 Reading station (RDG) | 0h55 | 8:19 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1 change | |
C37648 | 7:24 Reading station (RDG) | 1h00 | 8:24 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 changesdirect | |
W35217+ C37648 | 7:32 Reading station (RDG) | 0h52 | 8:24 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1 change | |
G14919+ C38053 | 7:35 Reading station (RDG) | 0h52 | 8:27 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1 change | |
L80615+ Tube from London Waterloo to Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line)+ C38160 | 7:39 Reading station (RDG) | 2h08 | 9:47 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 2 changes | |
L80615+ Tube from London Waterloo to London Liverpool Street | 7:39 Reading station (RDG) | 2h11 | 9:50 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1 change | |
L80615+ G61903 · G58820 | 7:39 Reading station (RDG) | 2h43 | 10:22 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 2 changes | |
G14894+ C37666 | 7:42 Reading station (RDG) | 0h52 | 8:34 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1 change | |
C37692 | 7:45 Reading station (RDG) | 1h04 | 8:49 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 changesdirect | |
G15040+ C38074 | 7:51 Reading station (RDG) | 0h51 | 8:42 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1 change | |
C37702 | 7:54 Reading station (RDG) | 1h00 | 8:54 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 changesdirect | |
W34855+ C38090 | 8:02 Reading station (RDG) | 0h50 | 8:52 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1 change | |
L80624+ Tube from London Waterloo to Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line)+ C37818 | 8:09 Reading station (RDG) | 2h06 | 10:15 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 2 changes | |
L80624+ Tube from London Waterloo to London Liverpool Street | 8:09 Reading station (RDG) | 2h11 | 10:20 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1 change | |
L80624+ G58834 · G61923 | 8:09 Reading station (RDG) | 2h43 | 10:52 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 2 changes | |
W34552+ C38102 | 8:10 Reading station (RDG) | 0h52 | 9:02 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1 change | |
C37745 | 8:13 Reading station (RDG) | 1h07 | 9:20 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 changesdirect | |
G15122+ C38109 | 8:14 Reading station (RDG) | 0h53 | 9:07 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1 change | |
W35357+ C37727 | 8:18 Reading station (RDG) | 0h51 | 9:09 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1 change | |
C37753 | 8:24 Reading station (RDG) | 1h02 | 9:26 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 changesdirect | |
W35166+ C38125 | 8:25 Reading station (RDG) | 0h52 | 9:17 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1 change | |
L80633+ C37422+ Tube from London Waterloo to Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line) | 8:39 Reading station (RDG) | 2h06 | 10:45 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 2 changes | |
L80633+ Tube from London Waterloo to London Liverpool Street | 8:39 Reading station (RDG) | 2h09 | 10:48 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1 change | |
L80642+ C37469+ Tube from London Waterloo to Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line) | 9:09 Reading station (RDG) | 2h06 | 11:15 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 2 changes | |
L80642+ Tube from London Waterloo to London Liverpool Street | 9:09 Reading station (RDG) | 2h09 | 11:18 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1 change | |
L80642+ G58848 · G61959 | 9:09 Reading station (RDG) | 2h28 | 11:37 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 2 changes | |
G14897+ C37803 | 9:11 Reading station (RDG) | 0h51 | 10:02 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1 change | |
W35109+ C38179 | 9:13 Reading station (RDG) | 0h52 | 10:05 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1 change | |
C37388 | 9:16 Reading station (RDG) | 1h06 | 10:22 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 changesdirect | |
W35169+ C38186 | 9:20 Reading station (RDG) | 0h51 | 10:11 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1 change | |
W34863+ C38194 | 9:28 Reading station (RDG) | 0h50 | 10:18 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1 change | |
C37413 | 9:28 Reading station (RDG) | 1h09 | 10:37 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 changesdirect | |
W34555+ C37388 | 9:31 Reading station (RDG) | 0h51 | 10:22 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1 change | |
W35221+ C37827 | 9:35 Reading station (RDG) | 0h51 | 10:26 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1 change | |
G14898+ C37841 | 9:42 Reading station (RDG) | 0h51 | 10:33 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1 change | |
W35113+ C37413 | 9:45 Reading station (RDG) | 0h52 | 10:37 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1 change | |
G15041+ C37849 | 9:51 Reading station (RDG) | 0h50 | 10:41 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1 change | |
C37459 | 9:58 Reading station (RDG) | 1h09 | 11:07 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 changesdirect | |
G15120+ C37432 | 10:02 Reading station (RDG) | 0h50 | 10:52 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1 change | |
G15036+ C37867 | 10:05 Reading station (RDG) | 0h51 | 10:56 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1 change | |
L80661+ Tube from London Waterloo to London Liverpool Street | 10:09 Reading station (RDG) | 2h09 | 12:18 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1 change | |
L80661+ G58873 · G62000 | 10:09 Reading station (RDG) | 2h43 | 12:52 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 2 changes | |
L80661+ C37563+ Tube from London Waterloo to Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line) | 10:09 Reading station (RDG) | 2h06 | 12:15 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 2 changes | |
C37651 | 11:59 Reading station (RDG) | 1h08 | 13:07 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 changesdirect | |
W35365+ C37621 | 12:00 Reading station (RDG) | 0h52 | 12:52 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1 change | |
W34562+ C38030 | 12:05 Reading station (RDG) | 0h51 | 12:56 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1 change | |
L80697+ Tube from London Waterloo to London Liverpool Street | 12:09 Reading station (RDG) | 2h09 | 14:18 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1 change | |
L80697+ C37747+ Tube from London Waterloo to Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line) | 12:09 Reading station (RDG) | 2h06 | 14:15 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 2 changes | |
L80697+ G97658 · G58903 | 12:09 Reading station (RDG) | 2h41 | 14:50 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Reading station (RDG) to London Liverpool Street (LST)
Trains from Reading station (RDG) to London Liverpool Street (LST) run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £23 if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:09, the last at 17:39. The fastest train covers the 62 km distance in 33m.
Distance 62 km |
Average train duration 1h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price £23 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 33m |
First train 5:09 |
Last train 17:39 |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Train companies: Tube, Elizabeth line, South Western Railway, Great Western Railway from Reading station (RDG) to London Liverpool Street (LST) trainsTube, Elizabeth line, South Western Railway, Great Western Railway trains will get you between Reading station (RDG) and London Liverpool Street (LST) from £23. 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 station (RDG) to London Liverpool Street (LST) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Reading station (RDG) to London Liverpool Street (LST) 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 Liverpool Street (LST), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Reading station (RDG) and London Liverpool Street (LST)
Most Reading station (RDG) to London Liverpool Street (LST) trains use the Reading to London Paddington station pair. Use this guide to compare Reading station (RDG) and London Liverpool Street (LST) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Reading from Reading city centre
Reading train station facilities and services
Reading has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Reading.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Reading.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Reading.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Reading: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Reading: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Reading: 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.
Getting to London Liverpool Street from London city centre
London Liverpool Street is 3 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London Liverpool Street train station facilities and services
London Liverpool Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, 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 Liverpool Street.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at London Liverpool Street. ATMs are available at London Liverpool Street.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at London Liverpool Street. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 028 28 78, 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 Liverpool Street: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at London Liverpool Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at London Liverpool Street: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: All the platforms are on the same level. There are lifts and escalators available to get to the Liverpool Street bus station and shops, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available at the taxi rank along platform 10 (during station opening hours) and outside the station entrance (during station closing hours), Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Sunday 24 Hours a Day, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
