Reading to Canvey Island Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Canvey Island takes 1h 35m and the fastest train takes 1h 21m. The train runs at least 3 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.

1h 35m
Duration: 70 mi
Distance: £43
Average price: Every 20 minutes
Frequency

Train via London

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1h 48m

£28–76

Reading to Canvey Island train times

Trains run every 20 minutes between Reading and Canvey Island. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Canvey Island at 5:42 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 1h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

7:47 AM → 9:12 AM
1h 25m • 2 changes
8:16 AM → 9:42 AM
1h 26m • 2 changes
8:44 AM → 10:12 AM
1h 28m • 2 changes
9:12 AM → 10:42 AM
1h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

6:53 AM → 9:02 AM
2h 9m • 2 changes
7:42 AM → 9:32 AM
1h 50m • 2 changes
8:21 AM → 10:02 AM
1h 41m • 2 changes
8:56 AM → 10:55 AM
1h 59m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

4:35 AM → 6:46 AM
2h 11m • 2 changes
5:10 AM → 7:09 AM
1h 59m • 2 changes
5:48 AM → 7:25 AM
1h 37m • 2 changes
6:00 AM → 7:30 AM
1h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

4:35 AM → 6:46 AM
2h 11m • 2 changes
5:10 AM → 7:09 AM
1h 59m • 2 changes
5:48 AM → 7:25 AM
1h 37m • 2 changes
6:00 AM → 7:30 AM
1h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

4:35 AM → 6:46 AM
2h 11m • 2 changes
5:10 AM → 7:09 AM
1h 59m • 2 changes
5:48 AM → 7:25 AM
1h 37m • 2 changes
6:00 AM → 7:30 AM
1h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

4:35 AM → 6:46 AM
2h 11m • 2 changes
5:10 AM → 7:09 AM
1h 59m • 2 changes
5:48 AM → 7:25 AM
1h 37m • 2 changes
6:00 AM → 7:30 AM
1h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

4:35 AM → 6:46 AM
2h 11m • 2 changes
5:10 AM → 7:09 AM
1h 59m • 2 changes
5:48 AM → 7:25 AM
1h 37m • 2 changes
6:00 AM → 7:30 AM
1h 30m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want 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.