The average train between Reading and Canvey Island takes 1h 56m and the fastest train takes 1h 40m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Reading to Canvey Island. 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 Reading and Canvey Island. The earliest departure is at 4:18 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Canvey Island at 5:42 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 1h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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1h 48m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Reading to Canvey Island? 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 Reading to Canvey Island. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Canvey Island station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 56m.
Reading to Canvey Island train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Canvey Island train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Benfleet station.
Book your Reading to Canvey Island train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and c2c.
The distance between Reading and Canvey Island is 107.7 km. The road distance is 112 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Benfleet via Liverpool Street Station and London Fenchurch Street in around 2h 11m.