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Reading West to Elephant & Castle Train prices and times
Looking to travel from Reading West to Elephant & Castle? You can buy train tickets with Trip.com for as low as 3 897,61 INR, with average prices for this route around 3 897,61 INR.
To get the best deals, we recommend buying in advance and researching alternatives such as split tickets.
| Departure | Arrival | Operator | Find Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|
18:16 Reading West | 19:43 Elephant & Castle |  | Find Tickets |
18:36 Reading West | 20:02 Elephant & Castle | | Find Tickets |
18:46 Reading West | 20:13 Elephant & Castle | | Find Tickets |
19:16 Reading West | 20:43 Elephant & Castle | | Find Tickets |
19:40 Reading West | 21:02 Elephant & Castle | | Find Tickets |
19:48 Reading West | 21:12 Paris | | Find Tickets |
Reading West to Elephant & Castle Train Route Details
First train
00:28
Last train
22:46
Journey time
1 timme 18 minut
Distance
62 km
Price
3 897,61 INR*
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 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 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%
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 West 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 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
Save money on your trip from Reading West to Elephant & Castle with suitable train tickets. It's a great way to spend less!
Off-peak & Super Off-peak tickets
These two types of tickets are specifically for use during off-peak and super off-peak hours, with cheaper prices.
Return train tickets
Valid for both an outbound and return journey from the same destination on your chosen route.
Advance train tickets
As one of the most cost-effective ticket options available, purchasing up to 12 weeks in advance can save you a considerable amount of money.
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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*After comparing the full year of 2023 for SplitTickets and full-price tickets on Trip.com, the average savings rate for SplitTickets is 30%.