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Reading Museum
The town museum covering Reading's history, archaeology, and art. A practical first stop for understanding the area around Earley.
Trains from London to Earley run on average 18 times per day, taking around 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €20 if you book in advance.
There are 9 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:53. The fastest train covers the 34 miles (56 km) distance in 28m.
Distance 34 miles (56 km) |
Average train duration 53m |
Cheapest ticket price €20 |
Trains per day 18 |
Direct trains 9 |
Fastest train 28m |
First train 12:03 AM |
Last train 11:53 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 56 days |
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The town museum covering Reading's history, archaeology, and art. A practical first stop for understanding the area around Earley.
University museum displaying Greek ceramics, Egyptian objects, and archaeology. Compact but rewarding for visitors interested in ancient cultures.
Museum of British rural life with historic wagons, tools, and changing displays. A strong choice for local culture and family visits.
Large lakeside country park in Earley with woodland paths, open meadows, and waterside walks. Ideal for a relaxed local outing.
Historic public park in nearby Reading with formal gardens, riverside paths, and open lawns. A pleasant green escape close to Earley.
Woodland and meadow reserve on the university campus, known for seasonal flowers and easy walking paths. A peaceful local favorite.
A full English with eggs, sausages, bacon, beans, mushrooms and toast. A classic British breakfast widely eaten in Berkshire pubs and cafes.
Roast beef with roast potatoes, Yorkshire pudding, gravy and vegetables. A traditional Sunday meal served across Berkshire and southern England.
Battered white fish with chips, often served with mushy peas. A staple British takeaway and pub dish popular for casual meals in the area.
Refined Indian restaurant in nearby Reading, respected for North Indian dishes, attentive service and a smart dining room.
Well-known traditional pub in Reading with pies, roasts, cask ales and a classic historic interior.
Popular pub and restaurant in Lower Earley serving British comfort food, grills and drinks in a relaxed family-friendly setting.
Moderate for southern England: lodging and dining cost more than many UK towns, but local transit and casual meals are manageable for most visitors.
Service is sometimes included. If not, tip 10-12.5% in restaurants for good service. Taxis: round up or add 5-10%. Cafes: tipping is optional, small change only.
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Earley Station -> Reading Station, Reading
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Earley 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 Earley, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most London to Earley trains use the London Waterloo to Earley station pair. Use this guide to compare London and Earley train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
London Waterloo is 1 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London Waterloo has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at London Waterloo.
Wi-Fi is available at London Waterloo. ATMs are available at London Waterloo.
Ticket office support is available at London Waterloo. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Waterloo: Parking, WC.
Available at London Waterloo: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Waterloo: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: There is step free access from the main concourse to all platforms, shops and facilities. Step free exits are exit 1 (Station approach), exit 2 (with a lift to Waterloo Road and lift access to the London Underground Jubilee line), and exit 3 for taxis and onward travel towards the South Bank, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available from the taxi rank on Cab Road / Station Approach, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Ticket machines are located at various locations on the main concourse and are accessible to wheelchair users, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
London Paddington has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: 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
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located next to the ticket office.
The ticket office is open 24/7. Information desks are located near Platform 1.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located near the taxi stand beside Platform 11. . Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Paddington: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at London Paddington: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Paddington: Wheelchair access, escalators, elevators.
Nearby hotels include Hilton London Paddington, Mercure London Paddington Hotel, The Pilgrm.
London Kings Cross has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Caffè Nero, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Upper Crust, Giraffe World Kitchen, Black Sheep Coffee, Hotel Chocolat, Leon, Pret a Manger, Wasabi, & more
Free, unlimited Wi-Fi in the station. . ATMs are located near Platforms 11 and 10, just past Caffé Nero.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:00 - 01:36, Sat: 05:00 - 00:36, Sun: 05:30 - 01:36. Information desks are located near the main entrance.
Luggage storage is located by the entrance of Platform 9 provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 08:00 until 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Kings Cross: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at London Kings Cross: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Kings Cross: There is step-free access in the whole station to all platforms. There are elevators between the concourse and Mezzanine and London Underground ticket hall.
Nearby hotels include Point A Hotel, London Kings Cross St Pancras, Premier Inn London Kings Cross Hotel, St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel London.
Earley has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Wi-Fi is available at Earley.
Ticket office support is available at Earley.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Earley: Parking, WC.
Available at Earley: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Earley: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Step-free category B Station - Steps to Platform 2 (for trains towards London). Level access to Platform 1 (for trains towards Reading), 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, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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