Reading to Purfleet Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Purfleet takes 1h 27m and the fastest train takes 1h 13m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Reading to Purfleet. 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 27m
Duration: 57 mi
Distance: £38
Average price: Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Train via London Paddington

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1h 40m

£23–68

Reading to Purfleet train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Reading and Purfleet. The earliest departure is at 4:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Purfleet at 5:52 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 1h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

11:12 PM → 8:03 AM
Arrives next day
8h 51m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

6:20 AM → 8:33 AM
2h 13m • 2 changes
6:53 AM → 9:03 AM
2h 10m • 2 changes
7:42 AM → 9:33 AM
1h 51m • 2 changes
8:21 AM → 10:03 AM
1h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:10 AM → 6:46 AM
1h 36m • 2 changes
6:14 AM → 7:31 AM
1h 16m • 2 changes
6:19 AM → 7:46 AM
1h 27m • 2 changes
7:15 AM → 8:31 AM
1h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:10 AM → 6:46 AM
1h 36m • 2 changes
6:14 AM → 7:31 AM
1h 16m • 2 changes
6:19 AM → 7:46 AM
1h 27m • 2 changes
7:15 AM → 8:31 AM
1h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:10 AM → 6:46 AM
1h 36m • 2 changes
6:14 AM → 7:31 AM
1h 16m • 2 changes
6:19 AM → 7:46 AM
1h 27m • 2 changes
7:15 AM → 8:31 AM
1h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:10 AM → 6:46 AM
1h 36m • 2 changes
6:14 AM → 7:31 AM
1h 16m • 2 changes
6:19 AM → 7:46 AM
1h 27m • 2 changes
7:15 AM → 8:31 AM
1h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:10 AM → 6:46 AM
1h 36m • 2 changes
6:14 AM → 7:31 AM
1h 16m • 2 changes
6:19 AM → 7:46 AM
1h 27m • 2 changes
7:15 AM → 8:31 AM
1h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

4:55 AM → 6:35 AM
1h 40m • 2 changes
6:20 AM → 7:35 AM
1h 15m • 2 changes
6:50 AM → 8:05 AM
1h 15m • 2 changes
7:12 AM → 8:35 AM
1h 23m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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