The average train between Essex and Reading takes 1h 44m and the fastest train takes 1h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Essex 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 Essex and Reading. The earliest departure is at 6:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essex is at 9:08 PM which arrives into Reading at 10:51 PM. All services require a transfer at Stratford and take an average of 1h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Essex to Reading. However, there are services departing from Essex station and arriving at Reading station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 44m.
Essex to Reading train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from White Notley station.
Essex to Reading train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Essex to Reading train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Essex and Reading is 115.2 km. The road distance is 131 km.
You can take a train from White Notley to Reading via Stratford and London Paddington in around 1h 52m.