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Reading West to Elephant & Castle Train prices and times
Use Trip.com to buy tickets from Reading West to Elephant & Castle, starting from £ 32.10 and averaging £ 32.10. The entire journey takes no more than 1 ساعة 15 دقائق. If you want to get a greater discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.
| Departure | Arrival | Operator | Find Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|
20:19 Reading West | 21:40 Elephant & Castle |  Elizabeth line | Find Tickets |
20:19 Reading West | 21:47 Elephant & Castle | | Find Tickets |
20:36 Reading West | 21:55 Elephant & Castle | Elizabeth line | Find Tickets |
20:36 Reading West | 22:01 Elephant & Castle | | Find Tickets |
20:46 Reading West | 22:10 Elephant & Castle | Elizabeth line | Find Tickets |
20:46 Reading West | 22:12 Paris | | Find Tickets |
Reading West to Elephant & Castle Train Route Details
First train
00:28
Last train
22:46
Journey time
1 ساعة 15 دقائق
Distance
62 km
Price
£ 32.10*
How to book cheap train tickets from Reading West to Elephant & Castle
Traveling in off-peak train times
We recommend buying train tickets from Reading West to Elephant & Castle during off-peak hours. These times are usually before 06:30, between 09:30 and 16:00, and after 19:00 on weekdays, as well as all day on weekends and bank holidays. Choosing Off-Peak train tickets means benefiting from cheaper fares and less crowded trains, making your journey more enjoyable.
Get 1/3 off with a Railcard
You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Reading West to Elephant & Castle for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.
Split Tickets for greater savings
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 West 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%
Did you know that purchasing Advance Tickets can significantly reduce your travel expenses? On average, these tickets can save you an impressive 61% on fares. The best part is that the earlier you book (ideally up to 12 weeks in advance), the greater the savings!
Travel in a group to save 1/3
If you are planning a trip with a group of three to nine people, take advantage of ⅓ off standard fares with group travel discounts, offered by many train companies, perfect for journeys with your family, friends, or colleagues.
Reading West 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:
Off-peak & Super Off-peak tickets
Off-Peak tickets are cheaper and more flexible, allowing for travel during less busy times. Super Off-Peak tickets are even cheaper and are perfect for less conventional schedules.
Return train tickets
Valid for both an outbound and return journey from the same destination on your chosen route.
Advance train tickets
Typically the most cost-effective option for train travel. They are usually available for purchase 12 weeks before the travel date.
Season train tickets
Season tickets allow unlimited travel between two stations and can save you more than 1/3 on train fares.
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*Based on Trip.com ticket data from 2023, Split Tickets provided notably lower prices compared to full-price tickets.