The cheapest and fastest trains from Surbiton to Reading
Cheapest price
£10
Average price
£15
Fastest journey
1 h 25 m
Average duration
1 h 34 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
47 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Surbiton to Reading is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Surbiton to Reading will cost around £15 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £10.
Of the 3 trains that leave Surbiton for Reading 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 47 km distance in an average of 1 h 34 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 25 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 49 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.






Live departures
Surbiton to Reading train times
The table below shows live departures for Surbiton to Reading trains for tomorrow, Sunday 21 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 06:37 Surbiton | 1h25 | 08:02 Reading | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 06:43 Surbiton | 1h49 | 08:32 Reading | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Surbiton to Reading
Trains from Surbiton to Reading run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £10 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:17, the last at 23:27. The fastest train covers the 47 km distance in 1h 17m.
Distance 47 km |
Average train duration 1h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 1h 17m |
First train 00:17 |
Last train 23:27 |
Train companies: South Western Railway, Tube, Great Western Rail from Surbiton to Reading trainsSouth Western Railway, Tube, Great Western Rail trains will get you between Surbiton and Reading from £10. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Surbiton to Reading train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Surbiton 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.

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Important Stations and Airports in Surbiton and Reading
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:20 - 21:45 Saturday 06:20 - 21:30 Sunday 07:20 - 21:30
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category B station - This station has step-free access from the main entrance to all platforms via lifts. There is no step-free access from the rear (South Bank) entrance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on all the platforms. The National key toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff upon request. A 'National Key Scheme' key [RADAR] can be purchased by contacting the following. Address: 12 City Forum, 250 City Road, London, EC1V 8AF. Tel: 020 7250 3222. Minicom: 020 7250 4119. Fax: 020 7250 0212. Email: [email protected]
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station forecourt off Victoria road
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Surbiton Hill Park Road/Chiltern Drive by Public House. To Tolworth: Bus Stop A To Surbiton: Bus Stop B
- 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 06:30 - 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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