Basildon to Reading Trains

Basildon to Reading trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Basildon and Reading takes 1h 26m and the fastest train takes 1h 14m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Basildon to Reading. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 26m
Duration: 65 mi
Distance: £41
Average price: Every 20 minutes
Frequency

Train via London

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1h 33m

£27–75

Basildon to Reading train times

Trains run every 20 minutes between Basildon and Reading. The earliest departure is at 4:53 AM at night, and the last departure from Basildon is at 11:25 PM which arrives into Reading at 1:14 AM. All services require a transfer at London Fenchurch Street and take an average of 1h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:24 AM → 9:58 AM
1h 33m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:27 AM → 6:51 AM
1h 23m • 2 changes
5:42 AM → 7:11 AM
1h 28m • 2 changes
5:56 AM → 7:23 AM
1h 26m • 2 changes
6:12 AM → 7:37 AM
1h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:27 AM → 6:51 AM
1h 23m • 2 changes
5:42 AM → 7:11 AM
1h 28m • 2 changes
5:56 AM → 7:23 AM
1h 26m • 2 changes
6:12 AM → 7:37 AM
1h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:27 AM → 6:51 AM
1h 23m • 2 changes
5:42 AM → 7:11 AM
1h 28m • 2 changes
5:56 AM → 7:23 AM
1h 26m • 2 changes
6:12 AM → 7:37 AM
1h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:27 AM → 6:51 AM
1h 23m • 2 changes
5:42 AM → 7:11 AM
1h 28m • 2 changes
5:56 AM → 7:23 AM
1h 26m • 2 changes
6:12 AM → 7:37 AM
1h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:27 AM → 6:51 AM
1h 23m • 2 changes
5:42 AM → 7:11 AM
1h 28m • 2 changes
5:56 AM → 7:23 AM
1h 26m • 2 changes
6:12 AM → 7:37 AM
1h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

4:53 AM → 6:23 AM
1h 29m • 2 changes
5:38 AM → 7:11 AM
1h 32m • 2 changes
6:08 AM → 7:32 AM
1h 23m • 2 changes
6:38 AM → 8:13 AM
1h 34m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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