The cheapest and fastest trains from Wandsworth to Reading
Cheapest price
£18
Average price
£18
Fastest journey
1 h 36 m
Average duration
1 h 36 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
54 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Wandsworth to Reading is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Wandsworth to Reading will cost around £18 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £18.
Of the 1 trains that leave Wandsworth 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 54 km distance in an average of 1 h 36 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 36 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 36 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 Wandsworth to Reading
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Wandsworth 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 16m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £11, and a train costs an average of £18.
Distance: 54 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£18 Average Price | £11 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 46m Average total duration Fastest 1h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 50m Average total duration 1h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Wandsworth to Reading train times
The table below shows live departures for Wandsworth 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 |
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![]() | 07:57 Wandsworth | 1h36 | 09:33 Reading | 0 changesdirect | |
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Compare prices and tickets Wandsworth to Reading by coach or train
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Wandsworth to Reading
Trains from Wandsworth to Reading run on average 17 times per day, taking around 1h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £18 but you can travel from only £11 by coach.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:41, the last at 18:31. The fastest train covers the 54 km distance in 1h 36m.
Distance 54 km |
Average train duration 1h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Trains per day 17 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 1h 36m |
First train 07:41 |
Last train 18:31 |
Train companies: South Western Railway from Wandsworth to Reading trainsSouth Western Railway trains will get you between Wandsworth and Reading from £11. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
South Western Railway
FAQs: Wandsworth to Reading train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Wandsworth 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 Wandsworth 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
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