Harwich to Reading Trains

Harwich to Reading trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Harwich and Reading takes 2h 53m and the fastest train takes 2h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Harwich 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.

2h 53m
Duration: 110 mi
Distance: £73
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Manningtree to Stratford (London)train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain London Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...

2h 35m

£54–122

Harwich to Reading train times

Trains run hourly between Harwich and Reading. The earliest departure is at 5:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Harwich is at 11:26 PM which arrives into Reading at 7:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Manningtree and take an average of 2h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, August 10, 2026

4:26 PM → 6:41 PM
2h 15m • 3 changes
6:26 PM → 8:46 PM
2h 20m • 3 changes
7:10 PM → 9:46 PM
2h 36m • 3 changes
7:45 PM → 10:41 PM
2h 56m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

5:24 AM → 7:43 AM
2h 19m • 3 changes
6:24 AM → 8:41 AM
2h 17m • 3 changes
7:03 AM → 9:32 AM
2h 29m • 3 changes
7:27 AM → 10:11 AM
2h 44m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

5:24 AM → 7:43 AM
2h 19m • 3 changes
6:24 AM → 8:41 AM
2h 17m • 3 changes
7:03 AM → 9:32 AM
2h 29m • 3 changes
7:27 AM → 10:11 AM
2h 44m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

5:24 AM → 7:43 AM
2h 19m • 3 changes
6:24 AM → 8:41 AM
2h 17m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

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