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Find the best prices from Reading to London Kings Cross

Here are this week's cheapest tickets from Reading to London Kings Cross, along with train details. Our users discover these prices, which are updated daily. Given the frequent price changes, please refer to the latest update.

NZD 49.24

Wed19Nov

NZD 49.24

Thu20Nov

NZD 49.24

Fri21Nov

NZD 38.98

Sat22Nov

NZD 49.24

Sun23Nov

NZD 49.24

Mon24Nov

NZD 23.92

Tue25Nov

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Prices may change due to real-time fluctuations. Please refer to the latest price.

Reading to London Kings Cross Train prices and times

Looking to travel from Reading to London Kings Cross? You can buy train tickets with Trip.com for as low as NZD 23.92, with average prices for this route around NZD 78.40.

To get the best deals, we recommend buying in advance and researching alternatives such as split tickets.

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Departure	Arrival	Operator	Find Tickets
04:49 3h 17m, Changes required Reading	08:06 London Kings Cross	London Overground	Find Tickets
05:10 1h 17m, Direct Reading	06:27 London Kings Cross		Find Tickets
05:19 3h 23m, Changes required Reading	08:42 London Kings Cross	London Overground	Find Tickets
05:39 2h, Changes required Reading	07:39 London Kings Cross		Find Tickets
05:39 2h 7m, Direct Reading	07:46 London Kings Cross		Find Tickets
05:48 59m, Direct Reading	06:47 Paris		Find Tickets

Reading to London Kings Cross Train Route Details

First train

03:14

Last train

23:52

Departure station

Reading

Arrival station

London Kings Cross

Journey time

53m

Distance

60 km

Price

NZD 23.92*

Train operators

London Overground, Great Western Railway, Southern

How to book cheap train tickets from Reading to London Kings Cross

Season Tickets for frequent travel

If you frequently travel between Reading and London Kings Cross, a Season Ticket allows unlimited travel between these stations and is available for various durations, such as weekly, monthly, annual, or flexi. Enjoy the convenience of not having to buy a ticket for each journey, as well as significant savings.

Network Railcard for South East England

By purchasing a Network Railcard for only £30 per year, unlock incredible savings of up to 1/3 on every ticket for your travels within London and the South East. With this Railcard in hand, you can enjoy reduced costs on various ticket types, including Standard or Super Off-Peak Tickets.

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 London Kings Cross 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 involves buying separate, cheaper tickets for different parts of your journey on the same train instead of just one ticket for the entire trip. For instance, if you're traveling from Reading to London Kings Cross, you might find that purchasing a ticket from A to C, then C to B costs less than a direct ticket. This method is perfectly legal and often doesn't require leaving your seat.

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 London Kings Cross 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 of three to nine people, take advantage of group travel discounts, offered by most train companies, for a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This can make traveling from Reading to London Kings Cross more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Reading to London Kings Cross train ticket types

Save money on your trip from Reading to London Kings Cross with suitable train tickets. It's a great way to spend less!

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Trains from Reading to London Kings Cross from NZD 23.92

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Reading to London Kings Cross Train prices and times

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