The cheapest and fastest trains from Theale to London
Cheapest price
£16
Average price
£29
Fastest journey
36 m
Average duration
49 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
66 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Theale to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Theale to London will cost around £29 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £16.
Of the 5 trains that leave Theale for London every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 66 km distance in an average of 49 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 36 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 17 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 train and coach for Theale to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Theale to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £10, and a train costs an average of £11.
Distance: 66 km
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£33 Average Price | £23 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 10m Average total duration Fastest 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 5m Average total duration 1h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Theale to London train times
The table below shows live departures for Theale to London trains for tomorrow, Thursday 25 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 04:45 Theale | 0h52 | 05:37 London | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:33 Theale | 0h36 | 09:09 London | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 14:28 Theale | 0h41 | 15:09 London | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 16:28 Theale | 0h39 | 17:07 London | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Theale to London
Trains from Theale to London run on average 3 times per day, taking around 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £11 but you can travel from only £10 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 66 km distance in 36m.
Distance 66 km |
Average train duration 40m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 36m |
First train 00:02 |
Last train 23:56 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, first_great_western from Theale to London trainsGreat Western Rail, first_great_western trains will get you between Theale and London 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: Theale to London train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Theale to London 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Theale and London
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 13:00 Saturday 07:00 - 13:30 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Step Free Category C Station - This station does not have step free access to the platforms
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at 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: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Adjacent ticket counter
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station car park
- 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.
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 05:00 - 23:59
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Level access to platforms, lifts to airport facilities. Ticket Office is step free. Wheelchair users can board trains with ease as the platforms are level with the trains.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Onward travel information: National Rail trains serving London Paddington National Express coaches to Victoria Coach Station and Gatwick Airport London Underground
- Metro: Connection available with the London Underground (Piccadilly Line)
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