The average train between Braintree and Reading takes 1h 53m and the fastest train takes 1h 48m. There is a train service every few hours from Braintree 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.
Trains run hourly between Braintree and Reading. The earliest departure is at 6:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Braintree is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Reading at 10:51 PM. All services require a transfer at Stratford and take an average of 1h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Braintree to Reading. However, there are services departing from Braintree station and arriving at Reading station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 53m.
Braintree to Reading train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Braintree station.
Braintree to Reading train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Braintree to Reading train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Braintree and Reading is 115.1 km. The road distance is 136 km.
You can take a train from Braintree to Reading via Stratford and London Paddington in around 2h.