Reading station (RDG) to London Paddington (PAD) train with Great Western Railway

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Reading station (RDG) to London Paddington (PAD)

Showing times and prices for Jun 10

Cheapest price

$21

Average price

$44

Fastest journey

23 m

Average duration

23 m

Trains per day

285

Distance

55 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Reading station (RDG) to London Paddington (PAD) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Reading station (RDG) to London Paddington (PAD) will cost around $44 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $21.

Fast trains

Of the 285 trains that leave Reading station (RDG) for London Paddington (PAD) on Wed, Jun 10, 243 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Wed, Jun 10 the direct trains cover the 55 km distance in an average of 23 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 23 m .

On Wed, Jun 10 the slowest trains will take 23 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.

  • South Western RailwayL80769+TubeTube from London Waterloo to London Paddington
    4:09 PM2h04
    Reading station (RDG)
    6:13 PMLondon Paddington (PAD)
    $211One-way
    1 transfer
  • South Western RailwayL80769+TubeTube from Queens Park (London) to London Paddington+London OvergroundG58971+London UndergroundLT194900
    4:09 PM1h57
    Reading station (RDG)
    6:06 PMLondon Paddington (PAD)
    $221One-way
    3 transfers
  • South Western RailwayL80661+TubeTube from London Waterloo to London Paddington
    10:09 AM2h02
    Reading station (RDG)
    12:11 PMLondon Paddington (PAD)
    $261One-way
    1 transfer
  • Great Western RailwayG15042
    10:12 AM0h24
    Reading station (RDG)
    10:36 AMLondon Paddington (PAD)
    $301One-way
    0 transfers
  • Great Western RailwayG15120
    10:02 AM0h24
    Reading station (RDG)
    10:26 AMLondon Paddington (PAD)
    $301One-way
    0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Reading station (RDG) to London Paddington (PAD)

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Reading station (RDG) to London Paddington (PAD) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 2m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $16, and a bus costs an average of $12.

Distance: 34 miles (55 km)

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Most popular
Train
Bus
Driving

$33

Average price

Cheapest

$52

Average price

$32

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

1h 32m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 2m

Onboard

+

30m

Additional time*

2h 7m

Average total duration

1h 37m

Onboard

+

30m

Additional time*

1h 16m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Great Western Railway

Most popular train company

Megabus

Most popular bus company

Your own car or car rental

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Reading station (RDG) to London Paddington (PAD) is a train with an average price of $33 (€26).

This is compared to other travel options from Reading station (RDG) to London Paddington (PAD):

A train is $19 (€16) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Reading station (RDG) to London Paddington (PAD) costing on average $52 (€42).

The fastest way to travel from Reading station (RDG) to London Paddington (PAD) is by train with an average journey time of 1h 2m.

Other travel options to London Paddington (PAD) take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 37m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Reading station (RDG) and London Paddington (PAD) including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Reading station (RDG) to London Paddington (PAD) among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 14m sooner (1h 2m by train vs 1h 16m by car). Tickets start at around $33 (€26) compared to roughly $32 (€26) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.

Direct services run with Great Western Railway, Elizabeth line, Elizabeth Line (TfL), Great Western Railway (GWR).

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.

Live departures

Reading station (RDG) to London Paddington (PAD) train times

The table below shows live departures for Reading station (RDG) to London Paddington (PAD) trains for today, Tuesday, June 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
Great Western RailwayW35187
On time
3:20 PM Reading station (RDG)
0h24
3:44 PM London Paddington (PAD)
0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayW34892
On time
3:28 PM Reading station (RDG)
0h24
3:52 PM London Paddington (PAD)
0 transfersDirect
Elizabeth lineC375383:29 PM Reading station (RDG)
0h56
4:25 PM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayG150543:35 PM Reading station (RDG)
0h23
3:58 PM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
South Western RailwayL80760+TubeTube from London Waterloo to London Paddington3:39 PM Reading station (RDG)
2h02
5:41 PM London Paddington (PAD)1 transfer
Great Western RailwayC478973:42 PM Reading station (RDG)
0h39
4:21 PM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayG149053:44 PM Reading station (RDG)
0h23
4:07 PM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayW35188
On time
3:46 PM Reading station (RDG)
0h23
4:09 PM London Paddington (PAD)
0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayG149233:50 PM Reading station (RDG)
0h26
4:16 PM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Elizabeth lineC376043:59 PM Reading station (RDG)
0h56
4:55 PM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayW353744:01 PM Reading station (RDG)
0h24
4:25 PM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayG149254:05 PM Reading station (RDG)
0h24
4:29 PM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
South Western RailwayL80769+TubeTube from London Waterloo to London Paddington4:09 PM Reading station (RDG)
2h04
6:13 PM London Paddington (PAD)1 transfer
South Western RailwayL80769+TubeTube from Queens Park (London) to London Paddington+London OvergroundG58971+London UndergroundLT1949004:09 PM Reading station (RDG)
1h57
6:06 PM London Paddington (PAD)3 transfers
South Western RailwayL80769+TubeTube from Queens Park (London) to London Paddington+London OvergroundG58971+London UndergroundC611074:09 PM Reading station (RDG)
1h57
6:06 PM London Paddington (PAD)3 transfers
Great Western RailwayC478994:10 PM Reading station (RDG)
0h39
4:49 PM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayG149064:14 PM Reading station (RDG)
0h23
4:37 PM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Elizabeth lineC376444:16 PM Reading station (RDG)
0h54
5:10 PM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayG150484:18 PM Reading station (RDG)
0h23
4:41 PM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayW351414:27 PM Reading station (RDG)
0h27
4:54 PM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayG149934:30 PM Reading station (RDG)
0h27
4:57 PM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Elizabeth lineC376814:31 PM Reading station (RDG)
0h54
5:25 PM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayW352364:35 PM Reading station (RDG)
0h25
5:00 PM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
South Western RailwayL80778+TubeTube from London Waterloo to London Paddington4:39 PM Reading station (RDG)
2h02
6:41 PM London Paddington (PAD)1 transfer
Great Western RailwayC479024:42 PM Reading station (RDG)
0h40
5:22 PM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayG149074:42 PM Reading station (RDG)
0h23
5:05 PM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayW345824:44 PM Reading station (RDG)
0h23
5:07 PM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Elizabeth lineC377154:47 PM Reading station (RDG)
0h54
5:41 PM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayG150494:47 PM Reading station (RDG)
0h25
5:12 PM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayW351444:56 PM Reading station (RDG)
0h28
5:24 PM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Elizabeth lineC377505:01 PM Reading station (RDG)
0h54
5:55 PM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayW353765:02 PM Reading station (RDG)
0h23
5:25 PM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayW345835:05 PM Reading station (RDG)
0h24
5:29 PM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
South Western RailwayL80787+TubeTube from London Waterloo to London Paddington5:09 PM Reading station (RDG)
2h04
7:13 PM London Paddington (PAD)1 transfer
South Western RailwayL80787+TubeTube from Queens Park (London) to London Paddington+London OvergroundG59002+London UndergroundLT1963005:09 PM Reading station (RDG)
2h00
7:09 PM London Paddington (PAD)3 transfers
South Western RailwayL80787+TubeTube from Queens Park (London) to London Paddington+London OvergroundG59002+London UndergroundC611505:09 PM Reading station (RDG)
2h00
7:09 PM London Paddington (PAD)3 transfers
Great Western RailwayC479035:12 PM Reading station (RDG)
0h41
5:53 PM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayG149085:12 PM Reading station (RDG)
0h23
5:35 PM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Elizabeth lineC377845:16 PM Reading station (RDG)
0h54
6:10 PM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayW35194
On time
5:20 PM Reading station (RDG)
0h24
5:44 PM London Paddington (PAD)
0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayG149945:31 PM Reading station (RDG)
0h23
5:54 PM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Elizabeth lineC378155:32 PM Reading station (RDG)
0h54
6:26 PM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayW352375:35 PM Reading station (RDG)
0h24
5:59 PM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
South Western RailwayL80796+TubeTube from London Waterloo to London Paddington5:39 PM Reading station (RDG)
2h07
7:46 PM London Paddington (PAD)1 transfer
Great Western RailwayW34510
On time
5:41 PM Reading station (RDG)
0h24
6:05 PM London Paddington (PAD)
0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayC479065:41 PM Reading station (RDG)
0h42
6:23 PM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayG149265:44 PM Reading station (RDG)
0h23
6:07 PM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Elizabeth lineC374015:46 PM Reading station (RDG)
0h53
6:39 PM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayW354355:50 PM Reading station (RDG)
0h23
6:13 PM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Elizabeth lineC374385:59 PM Reading station (RDG)
0h56
6:55 PM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayW345896:01 PM Reading station (RDG)
0h23
6:24 PM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayW353796:05 PM Reading station (RDG)
0h24
6:29 PM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
South Western RailwayL80805+TubeTube from London Waterloo to London Paddington6:09 PM Reading station (RDG)
2h07
8:16 PM London Paddington (PAD)1 transfer
Great Western RailwayC479086:11 PM Reading station (RDG)
0h43
6:54 PM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Elizabeth lineC374566:15 PM Reading station (RDG)
0h54
7:09 PM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayW34513
On time
6:15 PM Reading station (RDG)
0h24
6:39 PM London Paddington (PAD)
0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayW35196
On time
6:18 PM Reading station (RDG)
0h23
6:41 PM London Paddington (PAD)
0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayW349066:26 PM Reading station (RDG)
0h28
6:54 PM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Elizabeth lineC374856:28 PM Reading station (RDG)
0h57
7:25 PM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayW351486:32 PM Reading station (RDG)
0h26
6:58 PM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayC479106:33 PM Reading station (RDG)
0h39
7:12 PM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayW352396:36 PM Reading station (RDG)
0h25
7:01 PM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
South Western RailwayL80814+TubeTube from London Waterloo to London Paddington6:39 PM Reading station (RDG)
2h09
8:48 PM London Paddington (PAD)1 transfer
Great Western RailwayG149096:44 PM Reading station (RDG)
0h24
7:08 PM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Elizabeth lineC375036:45 PM Reading station (RDG)
0h54
7:39 PM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayW35198
On time
6:49 PM Reading station (RDG)
0h27
7:16 PM London Paddington (PAD)
0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayW351526:54 PM Reading station (RDG)
0h27
7:21 PM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayG149276:57 PM Reading station (RDG)
0h27
7:24 PM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Elizabeth lineC375326:59 PM Reading station (RDG)
0h56
7:55 PM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayW345937:01 PM Reading station (RDG)
0h23
7:24 PM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayW353817:05 PM Reading station (RDG)
0h24
7:29 PM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
South Western RailwayL80824+TubeTube from London Waterloo to London Paddington7:09 PM Reading station (RDG)
2h07
9:16 PM London Paddington (PAD)1 transfer
Great Western RailwayC479117:11 PM Reading station (RDG)
0h40
7:51 PM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayG149107:13 PM Reading station (RDG)
0h24
7:37 PM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayW352007:19 PM Reading station (RDG)
0h25
7:44 PM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayG15121
On time
7:27 PM Reading station (RDG)
0h26
7:53 PM London Paddington (PAD)
0 transfersDirect
Elizabeth lineC375787:29 PM Reading station (RDG)
0h55
8:24 PM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayW352417:35 PM Reading station (RDG)
0h24
7:59 PM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
South Western RailwayL80833+TubeTube from London Waterloo to London Paddington7:39 PM Reading station (RDG)
2h07
9:46 PM London Paddington (PAD)1 transfer
Great Western RailwayC479127:42 PM Reading station (RDG)
0h40
8:22 PM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayW345197:43 PM Reading station (RDG)
0h24
8:07 PM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayG150507:50 PM Reading station (RDG)
0h24
8:14 PM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayG149307:57 PM Reading station (RDG)
0h26
8:23 PM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Elizabeth lineC376278:00 PM Reading station (RDG)
0h54
8:54 PM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayW353858:03 PM Reading station (RDG)
0h26
8:29 PM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
South Western RailwayL80842+TubeTube from London Waterloo to London Paddington8:09 PM Reading station (RDG)
2h09
10:18 PM London Paddington (PAD)1 transfer
Great Western RailwayC479148:12 PM Reading station (RDG)
0h39
8:51 PM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayG149118:13 PM Reading station (RDG)
0h23
8:36 PM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Elizabeth lineC376748:30 PM Reading station (RDG)
0h54
9:24 PM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayY153038:34 PM Reading station (RDG)
0h25
8:59 PM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayW352428:37 PM Reading station (RDG)
0h24
9:01 PM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
South Western RailwayL80852+TubeTube from London Waterloo to London Paddington8:39 PM Reading station (RDG)
2h07
10:46 PM London Paddington (PAD)1 transfer
Great Western RailwayC479168:42 PM Reading station (RDG)
0h41
9:23 PM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayW345238:44 PM Reading station (RDG)
0h24
9:08 PM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayW352028:47 PM Reading station (RDG)
0h23
9:10 PM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Elizabeth lineC377189:00 PM Reading station (RDG)
0h54
9:54 PM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayW345989:01 PM Reading station (RDG)
0h23
9:24 PM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayW353879:04 PM Reading station (RDG)
0h24
9:28 PM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayC479189:04 PM Reading station (RDG)
0h40
9:44 PM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
South Western RailwayL80861+TubeTube from London Waterloo to London Paddington9:09 PM Reading station (RDG)
2h08
11:17 PM London Paddington (PAD)1 transfer
Great Western RailwayG149129:12 PM Reading station (RDG)
0h23
9:35 PM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayW351559:23 PM Reading station (RDG)
0h29
9:52 PM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayG149959:26 PM Reading station (RDG)
0h28
9:54 PM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Elizabeth lineC377609:30 PM Reading station (RDG)
0h54
10:24 PM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayC479199:38 PM Reading station (RDG)
0h43
10:21 PM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
South Western RailwayL80870+TubeTube from London Waterloo to London Paddington9:39 PM Reading station (RDG)
2h07
11:46 PM London Paddington (PAD)1 transfer
Great Western RailwayG150559:43 PM Reading station (RDG)
0h26
10:09 PM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayW354379:46 PM Reading station (RDG)
0h23
10:09 PM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayW353909:58 PM Reading station (RDG)
0h26
10:24 PM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Elizabeth lineC378029:59 PM Reading station (RDG)
0h54
10:53 PM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayW3460110:05 PM Reading station (RDG)
0h24
10:29 PM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
South Western RailwayL80881+TubeTube from London Waterloo to London Paddington10:09 PM Reading station (RDG)
2h07
12:16 AM London Paddington (PAD)1 transfer
Great Western RailwayC4792110:12 PM Reading station (RDG)
0h41
10:53 PM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayG1491310:12 PM Reading station (RDG)
0h23
10:35 PM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayW3515610:20 PM Reading station (RDG)
0h26
10:46 PM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayG1499610:26 PM Reading station (RDG)
0h29
10:55 PM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Elizabeth lineC3739510:28 PM Reading station (RDG)
0h56
11:24 PM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayW3524710:36 PM Reading station (RDG)
0h26
11:02 PM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayC48614
On time
10:40 PM Reading station (RDG)
0h46
11:26 PM London Paddington (PAD)
0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayG1505110:46 PM Reading station (RDG)
0h38
11:24 PM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayW3539210:51 PM Reading station (RDG)
0h50
11:41 PM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Elizabeth lineC3741910:58 PM Reading station (RDG)
0h59
11:57 PM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayG1491411:13 PM Reading station (RDG)
0h46
11:59 PM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Elizabeth lineC3531811:17 PM Reading station (RDG)
0h54
12:11 AM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayW3493111:36 PM Reading station (RDG)
0h36
12:12 AM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayC4792311:50 PM Reading station (RDG)
0h38
12:28 AM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Wednesday, June 10
Great Western RailwayW3453012:05 AM Reading station (RDG)
0h36
12:41 AM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayC48615
On time
12:19 AM Reading station (RDG)
0h54
1:13 AM London Paddington (PAD)
0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayW3539512:39 AM Reading station (RDG)
0h35
1:14 AM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayC48617
On time
1:15 AM Reading station (RDG)
0h46
2:01 AM London Paddington (PAD)
0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayC48605
On time
2:24 AM Reading station (RDG)
0h47
3:11 AM London Paddington (PAD)
0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayG154583:54 AM Reading station (RDG)
0h53
4:47 AM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayC486094:35 AM Reading station (RDG)
0h59
5:34 AM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayC486115:10 AM Reading station (RDG)
0h43
5:53 AM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
South Western RailwayL80581+London OvergroundP02527 · P69707+TubeTube from Queens Park (London) to London Paddington5:39 AM Reading station (RDG)
2h01
7:40 AM London Paddington (PAD)3 transfers
South Western RailwayL80581+TubeTube from London Waterloo to London Paddington5:39 AM Reading station (RDG)
2h07
7:46 AM London Paddington (PAD)1 transfer
Great Western RailwayC478595:41 AM Reading station (RDG)
0h39
6:20 AM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Elizabeth lineC374875:45 AM Reading station (RDG)
0h54
6:39 AM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayW348505:48 AM Reading station (RDG)
0h24
6:12 AM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayW350906:00 AM Reading station (RDG)
0h28
6:28 AM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
South Western RailwayL80589+TubeTube from London Waterloo to London Paddington6:09 AM Reading station (RDG)
2h05
8:14 AM London Paddington (PAD)1 transfer
South Western RailwayL80589+London OvergroundG58781+London UndergroundLT206800+TubeTube from Queens Park (London) to London Paddington6:09 AM Reading station (RDG)
1h57
8:06 AM London Paddington (PAD)3 transfers
Elizabeth lineC375336:14 AM Reading station (RDG)
0h54
7:08 AM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayY152896:19 AM Reading station (RDG)
0h34
6:53 AM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Elizabeth lineC375436:24 AM Reading station (RDG)
0h51
7:15 AM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayW344566:34 AM Reading station (RDG)
0h23
6:57 AM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayW348516:36 AM Reading station (RDG)
0h31
7:07 AM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
South Western RailwayL80597+TubeTube from London Waterloo to London Paddington6:39 AM Reading station (RDG)
2h04
8:43 AM London Paddington (PAD)1 transfer
South Western RailwayL80597+London OvergroundG58796 · P69717+TubeTube from Queens Park (London) to London Paddington6:39 AM Reading station (RDG)
2h03
8:42 AM London Paddington (PAD)3 transfers
Great Western RailwayW351016:43 AM Reading station (RDG)
0h26
7:09 AM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Elizabeth lineC375806:44 AM Reading station (RDG)
0h54
7:38 AM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayY152766:48 AM Reading station (RDG)
0h34
7:22 AM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayW354316:50 AM Reading station (RDG)
0h26
7:16 AM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Elizabeth lineC375896:54 AM Reading station (RDG)
0h50
7:44 AM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayW353546:56 AM Reading station (RDG)
0h28
7:24 AM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayG148937:02 AM Reading station (RDG)
0h24
7:26 AM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayW351577:08 AM Reading station (RDG)
0h28
7:36 AM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
South Western RailwayL80606+TubeTube from London Waterloo to London Paddington7:09 AM Reading station (RDG)
2h04
9:13 AM London Paddington (PAD)1 transfer
South Western RailwayL80606+London OvergroundG58804+London UndergroundLT199100+TubeTube from Queens Park (London) to London Paddington7:09 AM Reading station (RDG)
1h57
9:06 AM London Paddington (PAD)3 transfers
Elizabeth lineC376397:14 AM Reading station (RDG)
0h54
8:08 AM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayY152777:18 AM Reading station (RDG)
0h35
7:53 AM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Elizabeth lineC376487:24 AM Reading station (RDG)
0h50
8:14 AM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayW351047:24 AM Reading station (RDG)
0h30
7:54 AM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayW352177:32 AM Reading station (RDG)
0h25
7:57 AM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayG149197:35 AM Reading station (RDG)
0h26
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Great Western RailwayY152787:40 AM Reading station (RDG)
0h32
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Great Western RailwayG148947:42 AM Reading station (RDG)
0h27
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Great Western RailwayY152817:47 AM Reading station (RDG)
0h36
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Great Western RailwayG150407:51 AM Reading station (RDG)
0h25
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Great Western RailwayG151197:57 AM Reading station (RDG)
0h28
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Great Western RailwayW348558:02 AM Reading station (RDG)
0h24
8:26 AM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
South Western RailwayL80624+TubeTube from London Waterloo to London Paddington8:09 AM Reading station (RDG)
2h04
10:13 AM London Paddington (PAD)1 transfer
Great Western RailwayW345528:10 AM Reading station (RDG)
0h25
8:35 AM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Elizabeth lineC377458:13 AM Reading station (RDG)
0h55
9:08 AM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayG151228:14 AM Reading station (RDG)
0h26
8:40 AM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayY152828:17 AM Reading station (RDG)
0h36
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Great Western RailwayW353578:18 AM Reading station (RDG)
0h26
8:44 AM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Elizabeth lineC377538:24 AM Reading station (RDG)
0h51
9:15 AM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayW351668:25 AM Reading station (RDG)
0h26
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Great Western RailwayG150538:30 AM Reading station (RDG)
0h25
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Great Western RailwayW345538:36 AM Reading station (RDG)
0h25
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Great Western RailwayY152858:50 AM Reading station (RDG)
0h35
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Great Western RailwayG150358:58 AM Reading station (RDG)
0h24
9:22 AM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
South Western RailwayL80642+TubeTube from London Waterloo to London Paddington9:09 AM Reading station (RDG)
2h02
11:11 AM London Paddington (PAD)1 transfer
South Western RailwayL80642+London OvergroundG58848+London UndergroundLT202700+TubeTube from Queens Park (London) to London Paddington9:09 AM Reading station (RDG)
1h58
11:07 AM London Paddington (PAD)3 transfers
Great Western RailwayC478679:09 AM Reading station (RDG)
0h41
9:50 AM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayG148979:11 AM Reading station (RDG)
0h23
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Great Western RailwayW351099:13 AM Reading station (RDG)
0h25
9:38 AM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Elizabeth lineC373889:16 AM Reading station (RDG)
0h54
10:10 AM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayW353589:17 AM Reading station (RDG)
0h26
9:43 AM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayW351699:20 AM Reading station (RDG)
0h24
9:44 AM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Elizabeth lineC374139:28 AM Reading station (RDG)
0h55
10:23 AM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayW348639:28 AM Reading station (RDG)
0h24
9:52 AM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayW345559:31 AM Reading station (RDG)
0h23
9:54 AM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayW352219:35 AM Reading station (RDG)
0h24
9:59 AM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
South Western RailwayL80652+TubeTube from London Waterloo to London Paddington9:39 AM Reading station (RDG)
2h02
11:41 AM London Paddington (PAD)1 transfer
Great Western RailwayG148989:42 AM Reading station (RDG)
0h24
10:06 AM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayC478719:42 AM Reading station (RDG)
0h38
10:20 AM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayW351139:45 AM Reading station (RDG)
0h26
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Great Western RailwayG150419:51 AM Reading station (RDG)
0h23
10:14 AM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Elizabeth lineC374599:58 AM Reading station (RDG)
0h55
10:53 AM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayG1512010:02 AM Reading station (RDG)
0h24
10:26 AM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayG1503610:05 AM Reading station (RDG)
0h24
10:29 AM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
South Western RailwayL80661+TubeTube from London Waterloo to London Paddington10:09 AM Reading station (RDG)
2h02
12:11 PM London Paddington (PAD)1 transfer
Great Western RailwayG1504210:12 AM Reading station (RDG)
0h24
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Great Western RailwayC4787310:12 AM Reading station (RDG)
0h38
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Great Western RailwayW3511710:15 AM Reading station (RDG)
0h27
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Great Western RailwayW3447210:19 AM Reading station (RDG)
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Great Western RailwayW3486710:27 AM Reading station (RDG)
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Elizabeth lineC3750710:29 AM Reading station (RDG)
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Great Western RailwayW3522310:35 AM Reading station (RDG)
0h24
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Great Western RailwayG1546410:38 AM Reading station (RDG)
0h39
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South Western RailwayL80670+TubeTube from London Waterloo to London Paddington10:39 AM Reading station (RDG)
2h02
12:41 PM London Paddington (PAD)1 transfer
Great Western RailwayG1489910:43 AM Reading station (RDG)
0h24
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Great Western RailwayW3512110:46 AM Reading station (RDG)
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Great Western RailwayW3543210:56 AM Reading station (RDG)
0h24
11:20 AM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Elizabeth lineC3755210:59 AM Reading station (RDG)
0h54
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Great Western RailwayW3536211:01 AM Reading station (RDG)
0h26
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Great Western RailwayG1492111:04 AM Reading station (RDG)
0h23
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Great Western RailwayW3447711:09 AM Reading station (RDG)
0h25
11:34 AM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
South Western RailwayL80679+TubeTube from London Waterloo to London Paddington11:09 AM Reading station (RDG)
2h02
1:11 PM London Paddington (PAD)1 transfer
Great Western RailwayC4787611:12 AM Reading station (RDG)
0h40
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Great Western RailwayG1504311:20 AM Reading station (RDG)
0h26
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Great Western RailwayW3487211:28 AM Reading station (RDG)
0h24
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Elizabeth lineC3760111:29 AM Reading station (RDG)
0h54
12:23 PM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayW3522511:36 AM Reading station (RDG)
0h23
11:59 AM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
South Western RailwayL80688+TubeTube from London Waterloo to London Paddington11:39 AM Reading station (RDG)
2h04
1:43 PM London Paddington (PAD)1 transfer
Great Western RailwayW3455911:42 AM Reading station (RDG)
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Great Western RailwayC4787911:42 AM Reading station (RDG)
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Great Western RailwayG1490011:45 AM Reading station (RDG)
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12:09 PM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayW3517811:47 AM Reading station (RDG)
0h24
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Elizabeth lineC3765111:59 AM Reading station (RDG)
0h54
12:53 PM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayW3536512:00 PM Reading station (RDG)
0h23
12:23 PM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayW3456212:05 PM Reading station (RDG)
0h24
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South Western RailwayL80697+TubeTube from London Waterloo to London Paddington12:09 PM Reading station (RDG)
2h02
2:11 PM London Paddington (PAD)1 transfer
Great Western RailwayG1490112:12 PM Reading station (RDG)
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Great Western RailwayC4788012:12 PM Reading station (RDG)
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Great Western RailwayW3512512:20 PM Reading station (RDG)
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Great Western RailwayG1504412:23 PM Reading station (RDG)
0h26
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Elizabeth lineC3769512:29 PM Reading station (RDG)
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Great Western RailwayW3487712:30 PM Reading station (RDG)
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Great Western RailwayW3522712:35 PM Reading station (RDG)
0h25
1:00 PM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
South Western RailwayL80706+TubeTube from London Waterloo to London Paddington12:39 PM Reading station (RDG)
2h02
2:41 PM London Paddington (PAD)1 transfer
Great Western RailwayC4788312:42 PM Reading station (RDG)
0h40
1:22 PM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayG1490212:43 PM Reading station (RDG)
0h25
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Great Western RailwayG1504512:47 PM Reading station (RDG)
0h23
1:10 PM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayW3512912:57 PM Reading station (RDG)
0h28
1:25 PM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Elizabeth lineC3773812:59 PM Reading station (RDG)
0h55
1:54 PM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayW353671:02 PM Reading station (RDG)
0h23
1:25 PM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayW345661:05 PM Reading station (RDG)
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Great Western RailwayG149031:09 PM Reading station (RDG)
0h25
1:34 PM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
South Western RailwayL80715+TubeTube from London Waterloo to London Paddington1:09 PM Reading station (RDG)
2h02
3:11 PM London Paddington (PAD)1 transfer
Great Western RailwayC478851:12 PM Reading station (RDG)
0h40
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Great Western RailwayW351821:20 PM Reading station (RDG)
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Great Western RailwayW348821:26 PM Reading station (RDG)
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Elizabeth lineC377811:29 PM Reading station (RDG)
0h55
2:24 PM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayW352291:35 PM Reading station (RDG)
0h23
1:58 PM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
South Western RailwayL80724+London OvergroundG58925 · L22431+TubeTube from Queens Park (London) to London Paddington1:39 PM Reading station (RDG)
2h01
3:40 PM London Paddington (PAD)3 transfers
South Western RailwayL80724+TubeTube from London Waterloo to London Paddington1:39 PM Reading station (RDG)
2h02
3:41 PM London Paddington (PAD)1 transfer
Great Western RailwayC478871:39 PM Reading station (RDG)
0h43
2:22 PM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayW344901:42 PM Reading station (RDG)
0h23
2:05 PM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayG150461:49 PM Reading station (RDG)
0h23
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Great Western RailwayG149221:52 PM Reading station (RDG)
0h25
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Elizabeth lineC378211:59 PM Reading station (RDG)
0h54
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Great Western RailwayW353692:00 PM Reading station (RDG)
0h23
2:23 PM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayW345722:04 PM Reading station (RDG)
0h25
2:29 PM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
South Western RailwayL80733+TubeTube from London Waterloo to London Paddington2:09 PM Reading station (RDG)
2h02
4:11 PM London Paddington (PAD)1 transfer
Great Western RailwayW344932:12 PM Reading station (RDG)
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Great Western RailwayC478892:12 PM Reading station (RDG)
0h40
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Great Western RailwayG150472:19 PM Reading station (RDG)
0h25
2:44 PM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayW351332:21 PM Reading station (RDG)
0h25
2:46 PM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayG149922:29 PM Reading station (RDG)
0h24
2:53 PM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Elizabeth lineC374252:29 PM Reading station (RDG)
0h54
3:23 PM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayW352312:36 PM Reading station (RDG)
0h23
2:59 PM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
South Western RailwayL80742+TubeTube from London Waterloo to London Paddington2:39 PM Reading station (RDG)
2h02
4:41 PM London Paddington (PAD)1 transfer
South Western RailwayL80742+London OvergroundG58941 · L22441+TubeTube from Queens Park (London) to London Paddington2:39 PM Reading station (RDG)
2h01
4:40 PM London Paddington (PAD)3 transfers
Great Western RailwayC478922:42 PM Reading station (RDG)
0h40
3:22 PM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayG149042:44 PM Reading station (RDG)
0h23
3:07 PM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayW354342:48 PM Reading station (RDG)
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3:12 PM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayW351372:50 PM Reading station (RDG)
0h24
3:14 PM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Elizabeth lineC374722:59 PM Reading station (RDG)
0h54
3:53 PM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayW353712:59 PM Reading station (RDG)
0h23
3:22 PM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayW345773:05 PM Reading station (RDG)
0h25
3:30 PM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
South Western RailwayL80751+TubeTube from London Waterloo to London Paddington3:09 PM Reading station (RDG)
2h02
5:11 PM London Paddington (PAD)1 transfer
South Western RailwayL80751+London OvergroundG58948+London UndergroundLT196200+TubeTube from Queens Park (London) to London Paddington3:09 PM Reading station (RDG)
2h00
5:09 PM London Paddington (PAD)3 transfers
Great Western RailwayC478943:12 PM Reading station (RDG)
0h40
3:52 PM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayW344983:13 PM Reading station (RDG)
0h23
3:36 PM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect

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Overview: Train from Reading station (RDG) to London Paddington (PAD)

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Trains from Reading station (RDG) to London Paddington (PAD) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $16 (€13) but you can travel from only $12 (€10) by bus.

There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:21, the last at 23:50. The fastest train covers the 34 miles (55 km) distance in 23m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $12 (€10)
Distance
34 miles (55 km)
Average train duration
1h 2m
Cheapest ticket price
$16 (€13)
Trains per day
7
Direct trains
7
Fastest train
23m
First train
12:21 AM
Last train
11:50 PM
Cheapest Month
Mar
Cheapest Day
Tue
High Season
Apr - Jun
Low Season
Jul - Sep
Busiest Day
Thu
Least Busy Day
Mon
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $12 (€10)

Train companies: Great Western Railway, Elizabeth line, South Western Railway, Tube, Elizabeth Line (TfL), Great Western Railway (GWR) from Reading station (RDG) to London Paddington (PAD) trainsGreat Western Railway, Elizabeth line, South Western Railway, Tube, Elizabeth Line (TfL), Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Reading station (RDG) and London Paddington (PAD) from $12 (€10). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Great Western Railway

About
Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
23m
Cheapest Price
$29 (€23)
Great Western Railway frequency
6 a day
Luggage included
Two pieces of luggage and one piece of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservations available for a fee. Free in First Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone

South Western Railway

About
South Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom, providing services in the south and south-west of England. It operates a variety of train types, including high-speed trains, local stopping services, and suburban commuter trains. It also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Off-Peak, and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for South Western Railway include London Waterloo to Portsmouth Harbour, London Waterloo to Weymouth, and London Waterloo to Bournemouth.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 59m
Cheapest Price
$16 (€13)
South Western Railway frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas at end of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund depends on ticket type and timing of cancellation
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled by operator
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar service with hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee, free for some ticket types
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free, dogs must be on lead
Quiet zone

Elizabeth line

About
Tfl Rail is a railway service operated by Transport for London in the United Kingdom. It operates on the Great Western Main Line and the Heathrow branch of the London Underground. The service runs from Paddington in London to Reading, Maidenhead, Slough, and Heathrow Airport. It also serves the towns of Taplow, Burnham, Twyford, and Hayes & Harlington. All trains are air-conditioned and feature onboard Wi-Fi, power sockets, and digital information screens. Tfl Rail offers a range of ticket types, including single and return tickets, season tickets, and Oyster cards. Oyster cards are the most popular ticket type, allowing passengers to pay for their journey with a single card. The most popular routes for Tfl Rail are Paddington to Reading, Paddington to Maidenhead, and Paddington to Heathrow Airport. These routes offer frequent services and provide passengers with a convenient way to travel between London and the surrounding areas.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
52m
Cheapest Price
$18 (€14)
Elizabeth line frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
Standard luggage allowance included with ticket
Luggage storage
Dedicated luggage storage areas in carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refunds available through TfL website or customer service
Refund
Full refund available for service cancellations
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
No dedicated dining car. Passengers can bring their own food and drinks
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Step-free access at most stations, wheelchair spaces on trains, priority seating
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be leashed. Guide dogs welcome
Quiet zone

Tube

About
The "Tube" refers to the London Underground, a rapid transit system serving Greater London and parts of the adjacent home counties. It is operated by London Underground Limited (LUL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Transport for London (TfL). Opened in 1863, it was the world's first underground passenger railway. The network, nicknamed "the Tube" due to its circular, deep-level tunnels, has 11 lines and 270 stations, covering approximately 250 miles. It carries over a billion passengers annually and is known for its iconic roundel symbol and schematic map.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Tube frequency
5 a day
Luggage included
You can take as much luggage as you can comfortably carry, as long as it's under two meters long and fits within the space beneath your feet or between your legs while seated.
Luggage storage
There are no luggage racks on the Tube, so you'll technically be taking up the space of an actual person with your luggage.
Cancellation Policy
If your Tube journey was delayed by 15 minutes or more for reasons within TfL's control, you can claim a refund for the single pay as you go fare for the delayed journey.
Refund
If your Tube journey is delayed by 15 minutes or more due to reasons within TfL's control, you are entitled to a refund of the single fare for the affected journey.
Amenities on board the train
Food sold onboard
Food is allowed on the Tube, but alcoholic drinks are banned on all TfL services.
USB plugs
Accessibility
Currently 93 Tube stations (more than a third of them) have step-free access, and all DLR stations and tram stops are step-free.
Pets
Dogs and other domestic animals are allowed on the London Underground as long as they are under control, on a leash or in a carrier, and not on the seats.

Elizabeth Line (TfL)

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
49m
Cheapest Price
$30 (€24)
Elizabeth Line (TfL) frequency
10 a day

Great Western Railway (GWR)

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
23m
Cheapest Price
$55 (€45)
Great Western Railway (GWR) frequency
41 a day

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  • Must visit

The National Gallery

World-famous art museum on Trafalgar Square with masterpieces from the 13th to early 20th centuries. Essential for European painting and one of London's top cultural sites.

  • Recommended

The Wallace Collection

National museum in Hertford House with outstanding French 18th-century art, armor, and decorative arts. A refined, centrally located collection popular with both locals and visitors.

  • Recommended

Serpentine South Gallery

Major contemporary gallery in a former tea pavilion in Kensington Gardens, noted for ambitious exhibitions and the annual architecture pavilion program.

Pound sterling

London Paddington is expensive for most visitors. Hotels, dining, and transport cost more than in many UK cities.

Average meal costs

Budget
GBP 8-15 for takeaway or a simple meal.
Mid-range
GBP 20-40 per person at a casual restaurant.
Fine dining
GBP 70+ per person at upscale restaurants.
Coffee
GBP 3-5 for a regular coffee.

Tipping culture

Service charge of 12.5% is often added in restaurants; if not, tip 10-12%. No tip needed for pubs. Round up taxis or add about 10%. Hotel porters: GBP 1-2 per bag.

FAQs: Trains from Reading station (RDG) to London Paddington (PAD)

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Reading station (RDG) to London Paddington (PAD) 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 Paddington (PAD), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Train ticket prices from Reading station (RDG) to London Paddington (PAD) can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $16 (€13), while the average price is around $33 (€26).
The train from Reading station (RDG) to London Paddington (PAD) takes 23m and runs 7 per day.
The first train from Reading station (RDG) to London Paddington (PAD) leaves at 12:21 AM.
The distance by train from Reading station (RDG) to London Paddington (PAD) is 34 miles (55 km).
The last train from Reading station (RDG) to London Paddington (PAD) leaves at 11:50 PM.
There is no high speed train available from Reading station (RDG) to London Paddington (PAD).
Yes, there is a direct train from Reading station (RDG) to London Paddington (PAD). This service operates 7 times per day, provided by Great Western Railway, Elizabeth line, Elizabeth Line (TfL), Great Western Railway (GWR).
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Reading station (RDG) to London Paddington (PAD).
The cheapest way to get from Reading station (RDG) to London Paddington (PAD) is by bus, with a cost of around $12 (€10).
The train journey from Reading to London Paddington offers glimpses of the English countryside, featuring fields and small towns, but is predominantly a commuter route with less emphasis on scenic views.
Yes, a day trip from Reading to London Paddington is feasible. The journey takes 23m, the distance is 34 miles (55 km), and there are 6 trains per day.
Yes, you can take the train from Reading station (RDG) to London Paddington (PAD).
Since neither Reading station (RDG) nor London Paddington (PAD) are in the Schengen Area, passport requirements depend on the specific immigration rules of United Kingdom and United Kingdom. Entry and visa requirements can be subject to change. For the latest information, check with your destination's embassy or consulate.
Popular day trips by train from London Paddington (PAD) include Reading, Maidenhead, Oxford, Swindon, Slough.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Reading station (RDG) to London Paddington (PAD) among Omio's users.
Items not allowed on trains typically include hazardous materials such as explosives, flammable liquids, corrosive substances, and illegal drugs. Additionally, large or bulky items that may obstruct aisles or emergency exits, as well as pets without proper carriers, may be restricted. Specific prohibited items can vary by train operator and region, so please check the rules for your particular journey.
Yes, rail passes such as the BritRail Pass are valid on most trains within the United Kingdom, offering unlimited travel on participating train operators for a set period.
The currency used in the United Kingdom is the British Pound Sterling (GBP). For travelers, using a card is generally more convenient and widely accepted, especially in cities and for transportation tickets, though carrying some cash can be useful for small purchases or in rural areas.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Reading station (RDG) to London Paddington (PAD)

Reading
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The major train station for departures in Reading is Reading. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Reading for your trip from Reading to London.
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Ticket Office Hours
  • 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
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  • Car Park: Multi Storey Car Park
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  • 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
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  • Toilets Location: Toilets are located on Station Platforms and in The Brunel Arcade building
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
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  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: Front of station, underground short stay car park and long stay car park.
  • Storage CCTV: No
Public transit options for Reading
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the North side of the station

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