The average train between London Gateway and Reading takes 1h 53m and the fastest train takes 1h 41m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from London Gateway 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 every 30 minutes between London Gateway and Reading. The earliest departure is at 4:34 AM at night, and the last departure from London Gateway is at 11:39 PM which arrives into Reading at 2:34 AM. All services require a transfer at London Fenchurch Street and take an average of 1h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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1h 51m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from London Gateway to Reading? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from London Gateway to Reading. However, there are services departing from Stanford-le-Hope station and arriving at Reading station via London Fenchurch Street station and Paddington station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 53m.
London Gateway to Reading train services, operated by c2c, depart from Stanford-le-Hope station.
London Gateway to Reading train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.
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The distance between London Gateway and Reading is 101.3 km. The road distance is 114 km.
You can take a train from Stanford-le-Hope to Reading via London Fenchurch Street and Liverpool Street Station in around 2h 24m.