How to get to London from Reading

There are 2 options to travel between Reading and London including taking a train and coach.

The cheapest way to travel from Reading to London is a train with an average price of £31.

This is compared to other travel options from Reading to London:

A train is £6 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Reading to London costing on average £37.

The fastest way to travel from Reading to London is by train with an average journey time of 1h 12m.

Other travel options to London take longer:

Coach takes on average 2h 26m.

The Reading to London distance is approximately 59 km.

The average frequency per day from Reading to London is:

• Around 42 coaches per day.
• Around 11 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Reading and London as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Reading to London:

• Trains mostly depart from Reading station (RDG) and arrive in London Paddington (PAD).
• Coaches mostly depart from Reading, Blagrave Street and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Reading to London, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to London by coach.
• Travel with Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Elizabeth line to go to London by train.

Yes, there are direct services available from Reading to London with the following travel companies:

• 0 direct coaches per day with FlixBus.
• 10 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Elizabeth line.

Omio customers who travel from Reading to London often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Edinburgh, Amsterdam, Manchester, Oxford. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between London and these popular destinations at a great price.

To get from Reading to London, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.

In London, you can enjoy panoramic views from The London Eye, catch a theatrical production in the vibrant West End Theatre District, and explore the eclectic Camden Market. Take a leisurely walk through Hyde Park or visit the Tate Modern for contemporary art. Don't miss the British Museum's vast collection, the historic Tower of London, iconic Buckingham Palace, and the political landmarks of the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben. St. Paul's Cathedral offers architectural beauty and rich history.

For a first-time visitor to London, 3 to 4 days is usually sufficient to explore major attractions such as the British Museum, Tower of London, Buckingham Palace, and the West End.