Day trip from London to Reading
Reading lies 59 km (37 mi) west of London, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 59 km (37 mi) apart, Reading is a realistic day trip from London: about 57 min each way by road.
| London | Reading | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Population | 9 million | 318,014 |
| Elevation | 25 m (82 ft) | 51 m (167 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Postal codes | E1W–WC2R | RG1–RG6 |
Where to book tours and tickets in Reading
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Staying in Reading
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Common questions
How far is Reading from London?
59 km (37 mi) in a straight line, west of London; by road roughly 72 km (45 mi).
How long does it take to get from London to Reading by road?
About 57 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between London and Reading?
No, both are on Europe/London at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.