Reading to Southend-on-Sea Trains

Reading to Southend-on-Sea trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Southend-on-Sea takes 1h 53m and the fastest train takes 1h 41m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Reading to Southend-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 53m
Duration: 81 mi
Distance: £57
Average price: Every 30 minutes
Frequency

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2h 12m

£39–94

Reading to Southend-on-Sea train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Reading and Southend-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 4:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Southend-on-Sea at 1:58 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 1h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

11:12 PM → 1:58 AM
Arrives next day
2h 45m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

5:48 AM → 7:34 AM
1h 46m • 2 changes
6:00 AM → 7:48 AM
1h 47m • 2 changes
6:14 AM → 8:10 AM
1h 55m • 2 changes
6:43 AM → 8:33 AM
1h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

4:55 AM → 7:30 AM
2h 35m • 2 changes
5:43 AM → 8:04 AM
2h 21m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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