How to get from Reading to Paddington

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Start with the whole journey.

We compared the ways to travel from Reading to Paddington. The most useful door-to-door route takes 3h 27m by bus, train, 3 transfers. The two cities are about 57 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.

This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.

57 km

Which way suits you?

Transport	Observed fare	Duration and scope	Detail
Train	€30Reading date not recorded	4h 19m4 transfers	See Train details
Bus	€26Reading date not recorded	3h 27m3 transfers	See Bus details

Train€30Reading date not recorded
4h 19m · 4 transfersSee Train details
Bus€26Reading date not recorded
3h 27m · 3 transfersSee Bus details

These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.

Reading to Paddington: cheapest or fastest?

All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.

€263h 27m · 3 transfers · bus, train

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1
Reading → London Victoria Coachbus
FlixBus·1h 25m
2
London Victoria Coach → Londonbus
City transit·10m
3
London → Stratfordtrain
London Overground·10m
4
Stratford → Paddingtontrain
Elizabeth line·21m

The best balance of price and time we found on this route.

The observed fares belong to earlier dates.

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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.

September 2026

Departure and arrival

ReadingDeparture

PaddingtonArrival

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.

Train· 23m€26Book
Bus· 3h 13m€41Book

Omio last refreshed these on Wed, Sep 9

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Operators seen on these journeys

FlixBusReading-London Victoria CoachBook →City transitLondon Victoria Coach-London, London Borough of Camden-LondonBook →London OvergroundLondon-StratfordBook →Elizabeth lineStratford-Paddington, London-FarringdonBook →Airport shuttle busReading-London HeathrowBook →Local busLondon Heathrow-London Borough of CamdenBook →SoutheasternFarringdon-PaddingtonBook →

On this route you travel with FlixBus, City transit, London Overground, Elizabeth line, Airport shuttle bus, Local bus, Southeastern; Routavio does not add a booking fee.

How the trip from Reading to Paddington works

Start with a FlixBus bus from Reading to London Victoria Coach, about 1h 25m. Transfer in London Victoria Coach and continue by City transit bus on to London (10 min). Transfer in London and continue by London Overground train on to Stratford (10 min). Transfer in Stratford and continue by Elizabeth line train on to Paddington (21 min). In total it's roughly €26 over 3h 27m, 3 transfers.

Reading to Paddington: common questions

How long does it take to get from Reading to Paddington?

The most useful route takes about 3h 27m by bus, train, 3 transfers.

How far is Paddington from Reading?

About 57 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.

How much does Reading to Paddington cost?

On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €26 to €29. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.

Which operators run Reading to Paddington?

On this route you travel with FlixBus, City transit, London Overground, Elizabeth line, Airport shuttle bus, Local bus, Southeastern.

Can you get from Reading to Paddington without flying?

Yes. A ground route by train takes about 23m.

What is the cheapest way to get from Reading to Paddington?

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.