Reading to Sutton by train
Sutton lies 55 km (34 mi) east of Reading, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 31 min at the speeds typical of United Kingdom rail, over roughly 67 km (42 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Reading | Sutton | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Population | 318,014 | 187,600 |
| Elevation | 51 m (167 ft) | 83 m (272 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Stations on record | Tilehurst railway station, Reading West, Reading Green Park railway station | Sutton Common railway station, West Sutton railway station, Sutton railway station |
| Postal codes | RG1–RG6 | CB6–WV16 |
Where to book trains from Reading to Sutton
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Common questions
How far is Sutton from Reading?
55 km (34 mi) in a straight line, east of Reading; by road roughly 67 km (42 mi).
How long does it take to get from Reading to Sutton by train?
About 31 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Reading and Sutton?
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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.