How to get from Reading to London
- 63 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 40m
- 40 train departures a day with South Western Railway
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Route details last verified on 25 September 2026.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Reading to London: train, bus. The two cities are about 63 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 25 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
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63 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €7Omio catalogue, Oct 11 | 1h 03mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €38Omio catalogue, Oct 11 | 40mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€7Omio catalogue, Oct 111h 03m · directSee Train details
- Bus€38Omio catalogue, Oct 1140m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Reading to London: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Reading → LondontrainSouth Western Railway·1h 02m
- 2London → London Victoria CoachbusCity transit·10m
- 3London City Airport → Old StreetbusRegional connection·44m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departures from Reading to London
South Western Railway runs 40 scheduled departures a day, the first at 04:59 and the last at 11:14.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Western Railwaytrain | 40 | 04:59 | 11:14 |
| FlixBusbus | 9 | 03:55 | 20:40 |
| Airport shuttle busbus | 48 | — | — |
| Local busbus | 48 | — | — |
All departuresSouth Western Railway
- 04:59
- 05:44
- 05:45
- 05:57
- 06:14
- 06:24
- 06:30
- 06:44
- 06:54
- 07:01
- 07:13
- 07:14
- 07:24
- 07:37
- 07:44
- 07:45
- 07:54
- 08:02
- 08:13
- 08:14
- 08:24
- 08:32
- 08:44
- 08:45
- 08:58
- 09:01
- 09:14
- 09:16
- 09:28
- 09:31
- 09:44
- 09:58
- 10:01
- 10:14
- 10:29
- 10:31
- 10:44
- 10:59
- 11:01
- 11:14
All departuresFlixBus
- 03:55
- 04:55
- 05:10
- 13:10
- 14:10
- 14:55
- 15:55
- 19:40
- 20:40
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Sun, Oct 11
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusReading-London HeathrowBook →On this route you travel with South Western Railway, City transit, Regional connection, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Reading to London works
Start with a South Western Railway train from Reading to London, about 1h 2m. Transfer in London and continue by City transit bus on to London Victoria Coach (10 min). Transfer in London and continue by Regional connection bus on to Old Street (44 min). In total it's roughly €27 over 3h 48m, 2 transfers.
Reading to London: common questions
When is the first train from Reading to London?
The first train with South Western Railway leaves at 04:59 and the last at 11:14, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Reading to London?
40 a day with South Western Railway, between 04:59 and 11:14.
When is the first bus from Reading to London?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 03:55 and the last at 20:40, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Reading to London?
9 a day with FlixBus, between 03:55 and 20:40.
How far is London from Reading?
About 63 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Reading to London?
On this route you travel with South Western Railway, City transit, Regional connection, FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Reading to London?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: South Western Railway, City transit, Regional connection
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026