The average train between Reading and Alresford takes 2h 45m and the fastest train takes 1h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Reading to Alresford. 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 Reading and Alresford. The earliest departure is at 5:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Alresford at 7:16 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 2h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Alresford. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Alresford station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
Reading to Alresford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Alresford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Colchester station.
Book your Reading to Alresford train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Reading and Alresford is 143.1 km. The road distance is 159 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Alresford (Essex) via London Paddington, Stratford (London), and Colchester in around 2h 51m.