The average train between Reading and Frinton-on-Sea takes 2h 56m and the fastest train takes 2h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Reading to Frinton-on-Sea. 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 Frinton-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 6:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Frinton-on-Sea at 7:41 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 2h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Frinton-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Frinton-on-Sea station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
Reading to Frinton-on-Sea train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Frinton-on-Sea train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Thorpe-le-Soken station.
Book your Reading to Frinton-on-Sea train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Reading and Frinton-on-Sea is 158.4 km. The road distance is 175 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Frinton-on-Sea via London Paddington, Stratford (London), and Thorpe-le-Soken in around 3h 29m.