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Reading to Essex trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Essex takes 1h 43m and the fastest train takes 1h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Reading to Essex. 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 43m
Duration
82 mi
Distance
£58
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train Didcot Parkway - London Paddington / ...
  2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to White Notleytrain train London Liverpool Street - Braintree
2h 42m
£40–97

Reading to Essex train times

Trains run hourly between Reading and Essex. The earliest departure is at 5:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 8:00 PM which arrives into Essex at 9:41 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 1h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Reading to Essex.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 81.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 43m

What companies run services between Reading, England and Essex, England?

You can take a train from Reading to White Notley via London Paddington and Stratford (London) in around 2h 42m.

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