Reading to Leigh-on-Sea Trains

Reading to Leigh-on-Sea trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Leigh-on-Sea takes 1h 40m and the fastest train takes 1h 26m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Reading to Leigh-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.

1h 40m
Duration: 73 mi
Distance: £45
Average price: Every 20 minutes
Frequency

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1h 48m

£29–79

Reading to Leigh-on-Sea train times

Trains run every 20 minutes between Reading and Leigh-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Leigh-on-Sea at 5:46 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 1h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

10:51 PM → 12:50 AM
Arrives next day
1h 59m • 2 changes
11:17 PM → 1:21 AM
Arrives next day
2h 4m • 2 changes
11:36 PM → 5:46 AM
Arrives next day
6h 10m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

4:35 AM → 6:50 AM
2h 15m • 2 changes
5:10 AM → 7:14 AM
2h 4m • 2 changes
5:48 AM → 7:30 AM
1h 42m • 2 changes
6:00 AM → 7:35 AM
1h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

4:35 AM → 6:50 AM
2h 15m • 2 changes
5:10 AM → 7:14 AM
2h 4m • 2 changes
5:48 AM → 7:30 AM
1h 42m • 2 changes
6:00 AM → 7:35 AM
1h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

4:55 AM → 6:47 AM
1h 52m • 2 changes
5:43 AM → 7:47 AM
2h 4m • 2 changes
6:42 AM → 8:17 AM
1h 35m • 2 changes
7:12 AM → 8:47 AM
1h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

6:53 AM → 9:06 AM
2h 13m • 2 changes
7:42 AM → 9:36 AM
1h 54m • 2 changes
8:20 AM → 10:06 AM
1h 46m • 2 changes
8:56 AM → 10:59 AM
2h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

4:35 AM → 6:50 AM
2h 15m • 2 changes
5:10 AM → 7:14 AM
2h 4m • 2 changes
5:48 AM → 7:30 AM
1h 42m • 2 changes
6:00 AM → 7:35 AM
1h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

4:35 AM → 6:50 AM
2h 15m • 2 changes
5:10 AM → 7:14 AM
2h 4m • 2 changes
5:48 AM → 7:30 AM
1h 42m • 2 changes
6:00 AM → 7:35 AM
1h 34m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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