The average train between Purfleet-on-Thames and Reading takes 1h 30m and the fastest train takes 1h 19m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Purfleet-on-Thames 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 Purfleet-on-Thames and Reading. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Purfleet-on-Thames is at 11:48 PM which arrives into Reading at 2:34 AM. All services require a transfer at London Fenchurch Street and take an average of 1h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Purfleet-on-Thames to Reading. However, there are services departing from Purfleet-on-Thames station and arriving at Reading station via London Fenchurch Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 30m.
Purfleet-on-Thames to Reading train services, operated by c2c, depart from Purfleet station.
Purfleet-on-Thames to Reading train services, operated by c2c, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Purfleet-on-Thames to Reading train tickets online with c2c, London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Purfleet-on-Thames and Reading is 83.9 km. The road distance is 91 km.
Elizabeth Line (TfL) operates a train from Whitechapel Station to Reading every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £29–60 and the journey takes 1h 8m.
