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Trains from Plumstead (PLU) to Reading

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56

train journeys
per day

45

miles (73 kms)

1hrs 26 mins

fastest journey

05:31 / 00:21

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

4

operators run

2

routes

Trains from Plumstead (PLU) to Reading

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On a typical weekday there are 56 scheduled rail journeys between Plumstead and Reading , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 56 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Plumstead to Reading is approximately 45 miles (73 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 1hrs 49 mins.

Southeastern, GWR, Elizabeth Line, Thameslink are the main train operating companies running services between Plumstead and Reading.

There are 2 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Plumstead to Reading. The fastest journey time on this route takes 1hrs 26 mins.

Map of the rail routes from Plumstead to Reading

Journeys from Plumstead to Reading Today

  • Mon 4th Nov
    05:31
    1 hrs 40 mins2 changes
    07:11
    Plumstead
    Reading
    Plumstead to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    06:01
    1 hrs 37 mins2 changes
    07:38
    Plumstead
    Reading
    Plumstead to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    06:31
    1 hrs 40 mins2 changes
    08:11
    Plumstead
    Reading
    Plumstead to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    07:01
    1 hrs 40 mins2 changes
    08:41
    Plumstead
    Reading
    Plumstead to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    07:31
    1 hrs 32 mins2 changes
    09:03
    Plumstead
    Reading
    Plumstead to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    07:41
    1 hrs 46 mins3 changes
    09:27
    Plumstead
    Reading
    Plumstead to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    08:01
    1 hrs 40 mins2 changes
    09:41
    Plumstead
    Reading
    Plumstead to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    08:10
    1 hrs 45 mins3 changes
    09:55
    Plumstead
    Reading
    Plumstead to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    08:31
    1 hrs 30 mins2 changes
    10:01
    Plumstead
    Reading
    Plumstead to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    09:01
    1 hrs 37 mins2 changes
    10:38
    Plumstead
    Reading
    Plumstead to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    09:31
    1 hrs 40 mins2 changes
    11:11
    Plumstead
    Reading
    Plumstead to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    09:43
    1 hrs 43 mins3 changes
    11:26
    Plumstead
    Reading
    Plumstead to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    10:01
    1 hrs 32 mins2 changes
    11:33
    Plumstead
    Reading
    Plumstead to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    10:13
    1 hrs 42 mins3 changes
    11:55
    Plumstead
    Reading
    Plumstead to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    10:31
    1 hrs 40 mins2 changes
    12:11
    Plumstead
    Reading
    Plumstead to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    11:01
    1 hrs 36 mins2 changes
    12:37
    Plumstead
    Reading
    Plumstead to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    11:13
    1 hrs 42 mins3 changes
    12:55
    Plumstead
    Reading
    Plumstead to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    11:31
    1 hrs 40 mins2 changes
    13:11
    Plumstead
    Reading
    Plumstead to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    11:43
    1 hrs 43 mins3 changes
    13:26
    Plumstead
    Reading
    Plumstead to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    12:01
    1 hrs 37 mins2 changes
    13:38
    Plumstead
    Reading
    Plumstead to Reading

About Plumstead Station

Station name Plumstead (PLU)
AddressPlumstead station, Walmer Terrace, Plumstead, Greater London, SE18 7EA
Managed bySE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office HoursMonday to Friday 06:10 - 19:30
Saturday 06:10 - 19:30
Sunday 08:10 - 15:40
Ticket on DepartureAvailable
From Ticket MachinesYes
From ticket officeYes

Other Facilities

ToiletsUnavailable
Baby changeUnavailable
ShowersUnavailable
Waiting RoomUnavailable
WiFiUnavailable
ATM MachineUnavailable

About Reading Station

Station name Reading (RDG)
AddressReading station, Station Hill, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 1LZ
Managed byNR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office HoursMonday to Friday 06:15 - 22:00
Saturday 06:15 - 22:00
Sunday 07:15 - 22:00
Ticket on DepartureAvailable
From Ticket MachinesYes
From ticket officeYes

Other Facilities

ToiletsAvailable
Baby changeAvailable
ShowersUnavailable
Waiting RoomAvailable
WiFiAvailable
ATM MachineAvailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Plumstead and Reading

The travel time between Plumstead and Reading by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 1hrs 49 mins & the fastest journey takes 1hrs 26 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Plumstead and Reading vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 56 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:31, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:21.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Plumstead & Reading. owever, there are 56 possible journeys which require a change.

Southeastern, GWR, Elizabeth Line, Thameslink are the main train operating companies running services between Plumstead and Reading.

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