How much does it cost to travel from Reading to Paddington on the Elizabeth line?


How much does it cost to travel from Reading to Paddington on the Elizabeth line? It takes an average of 41m to travel from Reading to London Paddington by train, over a distance of around 34 miles (55 km). There are normally 387 trains per day traveling from Reading to London Paddington and tickets for this journey start from $24.88 when you book in advance.


What is an older persons Freedom Pass?

The Older Person's Freedom pass allows its holders to travel for free across the TfL Network, with some time restrictions on certain modes of transport – please check with TfL prior to your journey. The eligibility criteria is based on age, which rises in line with the Women's state pension age.


How do I pay for Elizabeth line at Reading Station?

The Elizabeth line is open through central London, connecting all the way across the capital from Heathrow Airport and Reading to Shenfield and Abbey Wood. Trains run seven days a week, from early morning to late evening. You can use your Oyster or contactless payment card for most journeys on the Elizabeth line.


What are the stops between Paddington and Reading?

What other stations do trains call at? The fastest direct trains from London Paddington call directly at Reading. Other slower services call at Ealing Broadway, Southall, Hayes & Harlington, West Drayton, Slough, Burnham (Bucks), Taplow, Maidenhead and Twyford.


How long is the journey from Paddington to Reading on the Elizabeth line?

The average journey time by train between London Paddington and Reading is 42 minutes, with around 332 trains per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.


Is Elizabeth line free for over 60s?

Travel free on bus, tram, Tube, DLR, London Overground and Elizabeth line. You can travel free on TfL services with your Older Person's Freedom Pass from 09:00 weekdays and anytime at weekends and on bank holidays.


Can I pay by Oyster for Elizabeth line?

You can use contactless throughout the Elizabeth line. Oyster cards and valid Travelcards are also accepted, but not west of West Drayton.


How much does it cost from Reading to London Elizabeth line?

To ride the entire line from Reading to Shenfield (which will require two changes at Paddington and Liverpool Street respectively until late 2022) will cost you £29.60 at peak times (Monday to Friday from 6.30-9.30am) and £17 at all other times, including public holidays, when using contactless card payment.


Can I use my freedom pass to go to Reading on the Elizabeth line?

Freedom Pass holders can travel across the entire length of the Elizabeth line free of charge, even to stations like Iver and Reading that fall outside the London Fare Zones area.


How much does it cost to go to Heathrow on Elizabeth line?

Ticket and fares Travel on the Elizabeth line costs £12.80 at all times of the day, for a journey to or from Heathrow airport, where that journey starts, ends or goes through Zone 1. Single journey tickets and Zones 1-6 Travelcards can be purchased from airport station ticket machines.


Do train tickets work on the Elizabeth line?

Fares and ticketing The Elizabeth line has two 'London Terminal' stations on its route - London Paddington National Rail station and London Liverpool Street National Rail station. Tickets for National Rail services to/from London Terminals are not valid on the Elizabeth line between Paddington and Liverpool Street.


Is The Elizabeth line worth it?

Its development took a total of 13 years and cost around £18.9bn, with the aim of increasing London rail capacity by 10% – but was it worth it? We found that out of those who are aware of it (the Elizabeth Line), 43% agree that it is money well spent, 18% disagree, 30% neither agree nor disagree and 9% are unsure.


Can I use my 60+ Oyster card on the Elizabeth line to Reading?

The 60+ Oyster card is effectively an off-peak season ticket, so it's valid to buy a ticket from boundary of zone 6 to Reading and use that in conjunction with the 60+ Oyster.


Can I get the Elizabeth line from Paddington to Reading?

It couldn't be easier. Elizabeth Line services to Reading run very half hour from Abbey Wood in East London, stopping at Canary Wharf, Liverpool Street, Farringdon, Tottenham Court Road and Bond Street, as well as Paddington, before heading west from London to Reading.


How to save money on Elizabeth line?

Commuters using the Elizabeth Line could save money on their journey by tapping in and out at certain stations. Anyone travelling into the city centre from the outer zones of the capital, such as Reading or Shenfield, could save money because of a ticketing loophole.


What is the difference between a 60+ Oyster card and a Freedom Pass?

Is the Freedom Pass different to 60+ Oyster Card? The Freedom Pass is specifically designed to serve pensioners, whereas the 60+ Oyster card is for those over 60. The Freedom Pass criteria is based off of the Women's state pension age, which means that those over 66 are eligible for a Freedom Pass.


Is the Elizabeth line more expensive than the tube?

The fares on the central section of the Elizabeth line (Paddington to Liverpool Street) are the same as the fares on London Underground in Zone 1. So travelling from Paddington to Liverpool Street would cost you £2.80 – the same as the Tube.


Is Elizabeth Line cheaper than Heathrow Express?

The Elizabeth Line is about half the price of a full-fare Heathrow Express ticket, but takes twice as long to reach Paddington. Trains depart every 30 minutes and it takes just 35 minutes to travel between Paddington Station and Heathrow.