Train times from Wokingham to London
Wokingham connects to 3 London terminals. The fastest route is Paddington in 45 minutes, with one change. That route runs no train during the morning peak, so the practical commute is Waterloo in 71 minutes, with 2.0 trains an hour.
- Fastest journey to London
- 45 minutes to Paddington
- Direct service
- No, one change required
- London terminals served
- 3 (Paddington, Waterloo, Liverpool Street)
- Operator
- Great Western Railway, Elizabeth line
- Source
- Darwin Timetable Files (Rail Delivery Group), Open Government Licence v3.0
- Data reviewed
- 2026-08-17
Wokingham to each London terminal
| London terminal | Fastest | Fastest direct | Typical peak | Peak trains | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paddington | 45 minchange at Reading | no direct service | direct trains only | direct trains only | Great Western Railway, Elizabeth line |
| Waterloo | 71 min | same as fastest | 74 min | 2.0/hr | South Western Railway |
| Liverpool Street | 85 minchange at Reading | no direct service | direct trains only | direct trains only | Greater Anglia, Elizabeth line |
Wokingham to Paddington
The fastest train from Wokingham to London Paddington takes 45 minutes and involves one change of train en route. The route is operated by Great Western Railway, Elizabeth line. That makes Wokingham the 29th quickest of the 115 stations with a service into Paddington inside 90 minutes.
Wokingham to Waterloo
The fastest train from Wokingham to London Waterloo takes 71 minutes and involves a direct train with no change. The route is operated by South Western Railway. That makes Wokingham the 102nd quickest of the 126 stations with a service into Waterloo inside 90 minutes.
Wokingham to Liverpool Street
The fastest train from Wokingham to London Liverpool Street takes 85 minutes and involves one change of train en route. The route is operated by Greater Anglia, Elizabeth line. That makes Wokingham the 98th quickest of the 105 stations with a service into Liverpool Street inside 90 minutes.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the train from Wokingham to London take?
The fastest train from Wokingham reaches London Paddington in 45 minutes. Wokingham connects to 3 London terminals: Paddington, Waterloo, Liverpool Street.
Which London station should I travel to from Wokingham?
Paddington is the quickest at 45 minutes, though it requires a change. Direct trains run to Waterloo.
Is Wokingham a good commuter town for London?
At 45 minutes to London Paddington, Wokingham is a practical commuter choice, with the fastest journey under an hour. Most services require one change.
Are there direct trains from Wokingham to London?
Yes. Direct services run to Waterloo.
What are the nearest stations to Wokingham?
The closest alternatives are Winnersh, Winnersh Triangle, Earley. These can offer a faster or cheaper route into London depending on where you live.
Other places within 45 minutes of Paddington
Wokingham is one of many places you could commute from. These are other options within 45 minutes of London Paddington, ranked by journey time and spread across the network rather than clustered on one stretch of line.
Nearby stations
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