How to get from Reading to London

There are 2 ways to get from Reading to London: coach or train.

The cheapest way from Reading to London is by taking a coach. You can find average ticket prices around £6 compared to other travel options to London:

A coach is about £23 less than a train, which costs on average £30 for this route.

The quickest way to travel between Reading and London is by train, which takes on average 45 min   compared to other travel options that may take you longer to get to your destination:

In comparison, travelling by coach can take you on average 1 h.

London is approximately 36 miles (58 km) away from Reading.

The average frequency per day from Reading to London is:

• 51 trains per day.

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

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

• Coaches from Reading to London most often leave from Reading, Station North Interchange (Stop NE) and arrive in London, Hammersmith Bridge Road.
• Trains most often depart from Reading at Reading and arrive in London at London Victoria.

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:

• Megabus can get you to London by coach. You can find a good deal for coach tickets with Megabus from Reading to London for £6 on Omio.
• Travel with Great Western Railway for trains to London. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Great Western Railway Reading to London tickets on Omio for £30.

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

• You can find a direct coach to London with Megabus.

As you won't need to change at another stop in between, direct services to London tend to save you time and add more convenience, so it's worth paying attention to before you buy tickets for this route.

When planning your trip to London from Reading, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to purchase and their prices in the next 7 days:

• Coach tickets are costing £6 one way on average.
• Train tickets are costing on average £30 one way.

However, we recommend buying tickets between Reading and London online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.