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Trains from Elephant & Castle (EPH) to Reading West

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51

train journeys
per day

38

miles (61 kms)

1hrs 12 mins

fastest journey

02:40 / 00:24

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 3 changes)

4

operators run

6

routes

Trains from Elephant & Castle (EPH) to Reading West

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On a typical weekday there are 51 scheduled rail journeys between Elephant & Castle and Reading West , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 51 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Elephant & Castle to Reading West is approximately 38 miles (61 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 1hrs 35 mins.

Elizabeth Line, Thameslink, GWR, South Western Railway are the main train operating companies running services between Elephant & Castle and Reading West.

There are 6 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Elephant & Castle to Reading West. The fastest journey time on this route takes 1hrs 12 mins.

Journeys from Elephant & Castle to Reading West Today

  • Mon 10th Jun
    02:40
    2 hrs 39 mins 2 changes
    05:19
    Elephant & Castle
    Reading West
    Elephant & Castle to Reading West
  • Mon 10th Jun
    04:29
    1 hrs 47 mins 2 changes
    06:16
    Elephant & Castle
    Reading West
    Elephant & Castle to Reading West
  • Mon 10th Jun
    05:06
    1 hrs 33 mins 2 changes
    06:39
    Elephant & Castle
    Reading West
    Elephant & Castle to Reading West
  • Mon 10th Jun
    05:41
    1 hrs 31 mins 2 changes
    07:12
    Elephant & Castle
    Reading West
    Elephant & Castle to Reading West
  • Mon 10th Jun
    06:14
    1 hrs 27 mins 2 changes
    07:41
    Elephant & Castle
    Reading West
    Elephant & Castle to Reading West
  • Mon 10th Jun
    06:40
    1 hrs 23 mins 2 changes
    08:03
    Elephant & Castle
    Reading West
    Elephant & Castle to Reading West
  • Mon 10th Jun
    06:42
    1 hrs 25 mins 2 changes
    08:07
    Elephant & Castle
    Reading West
    Elephant & Castle to Reading West
  • Mon 10th Jun
    07:06
    1 hrs 20 mins 2 changes
    08:26
    Elephant & Castle
    Reading West
    Elephant & Castle to Reading West
  • Mon 10th Jun
    07:38
    1 hrs 24 mins 2 changes
    09:02
    Elephant & Castle
    Reading West
    Elephant & Castle to Reading West
  • Mon 10th Jun
    07:54
    1 hrs 21 mins 2 changes
    09:15
    Elephant & Castle
    Reading West
    Elephant & Castle to Reading West
  • Mon 10th Jun
    08:16
    1 hrs 20 mins 2 changes
    09:36
    Elephant & Castle
    Reading West
    Elephant & Castle to Reading West
  • Mon 10th Jun
    08:48
    1 hrs 22 mins 2 changes
    10:10
    Elephant & Castle
    Reading West
    Elephant & Castle to Reading West
  • Mon 10th Jun
    08:53
    1 hrs 21 mins 2 changes
    10:14
    Elephant & Castle
    Reading West
    Elephant & Castle to Reading West
  • Mon 10th Jun
    09:19
    1 hrs 17 mins 2 changes
    10:36
    Elephant & Castle
    Reading West
    Elephant & Castle to Reading West
  • Mon 10th Jun
    09:51
    1 hrs 19 mins 2 changes
    11:10
    Elephant & Castle
    Reading West
    Elephant & Castle to Reading West
  • Mon 10th Jun
    10:16
    1 hrs 19 mins 2 changes
    11:35
    Elephant & Castle
    Reading West
    Elephant & Castle to Reading West
  • Mon 10th Jun
    10:48
    1 hrs 20 mins 2 changes
    12:08
    Elephant & Castle
    Reading West
    Elephant & Castle to Reading West
  • Mon 10th Jun
    11:16
    1 hrs 21 mins 2 changes
    12:37
    Elephant & Castle
    Reading West
    Elephant & Castle to Reading West
  • Mon 10th Jun
    11:51
    1 hrs 20 mins 2 changes
    13:11
    Elephant & Castle
    Reading West
    Elephant & Castle to Reading West
  • Mon 10th Jun
    12:16
    1 hrs 19 mins 2 changes
    13:35
    Elephant & Castle
    Reading West
    Elephant & Castle to Reading West

About Elephant & Castle Station

Station name Elephant & Castle (EPH)
Address Elephant & Castle station, Elephant Road, Camberwell, London, SE17 1LB
Managed by TL

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 07:00 - 20:10
Saturday 06:40 - 20:10
Sunday 09:10 - 18:40
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

About Reading West Station

Station name Reading West (RDW)
Address Reading West station, Oxford Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 7PY
Managed by GW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:30 - 10:45
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Unavailable
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Elephant & Castle and Reading West

The travel time between Elephant & Castle and Reading West by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 1hrs 35 mins & the fastest journey takes 1hrs 12 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Elephant & Castle and Reading West vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 51 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 02:40, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:24.

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Amenities on trains between Elephant & Castle and Reading West can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Elephant & Castle & Reading West. owever, there are 51 possible journeys which require a change.

Elizabeth Line, Thameslink, GWR, South Western Railway are the main train operating companies running services between Elephant & Castle and Reading West.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Elephant & Castle and Reading West, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.