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Reading to Elephant & Castle Train prices and times

Planning a journey from Reading to Elephant & Castle? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as US$27.10, with average prices for this route around US$43.94. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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Departure	Arrival	Operator	Find Tickets
11:27 1h 9m, Direct Reading	12:36 Elephant & Castle		Find Tickets
11:35 1h 5m, Changes required Reading	12:40 Elephant & Castle	Elizabeth line	Find Tickets
11:35 1h 8m, Direct Reading	12:43 Elephant & Castle		Find Tickets
11:39 1h 56m, Direct Reading	13:35 Elephant & Castle		Find Tickets
11:39 2h 15m, Changes required Reading	13:54 Elephant & Castle	London Overground	Find Tickets
11:42 1h 7m, Direct Reading	12:49 Paris		Find Tickets

Reading to Elephant & Castle Train Route Details

First train

02:24

Last train

23:52

Departure station

Reading

Arrival station

Elephant & Castle

Journey time

1h 2m

Distance

62 km

Price

US$27.10*

Train operators

Elizabeth line, London Overground, Great Western Railway

How to book cheap train tickets from Reading to Elephant & Castle

Traveling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Reading to Elephant & Castle can result in significant cost savings.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

Railcards offer discounts of up to 1/3 on most tickets. There are various types of Railcards catering to different types of travelers, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard. For more information on Railcards and how they can help you save, visit Railcards here.

Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Reading to Elephant & Castle, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Reading to Elephant & Castle ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling in a group, be sure to check out group travel discounts. Many train companies offer a ⅓ off standard fares for groups of three to nine people, making traveling from Reading to Elephant & Castle more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Reading to Elephant & Castle train ticket types

Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with their own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:

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Reading to Elephant & Castle Train prices and times

Reading to Elephant & Castle Train Route Details