Elizabeth Line to Reading

The Elizabeth Line, London's newest tube line, makes Reading a great new day trip destination from London.

Reading is the new western terminus of the Elizabeth Line, reachable on direct trains in under an hour from central London. From 6 November 2022, Elizabeth Line services will run from Abbey Wood in East London to Reading, stopping at Canary Wharf, Liverpool Street, Farringdon, Tottenham Court Road and Bond Street, as well as Paddington before heading west from London to Reading. 

Journey times from central London to Reading will be under an hour on the brand-new Elizabeth Line trains. Fares are in line with Transport for London's fare structures. Any Londoner with a Freedom Pass will be able to use the pass to travel free of charge to Reading, making Reading a great choice of a cheap day out from the Capital. 

Reading is a great green day out with many things to see and do within easy walking distance of Reading Train Station. Thames river trips, river walks, free museums, great shopping and dining - all are within easy walking distance of the station.