The average train between Reading and Southend-on-Sea takes 1h 53m and the fastest train takes 1h 42m. 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.
Trains run every 30 minutes between Reading and Southend-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, 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.
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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Southend-on-Sea station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 53m.
Reading to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Southend Victoria station.
Book your Reading to Southend-on-Sea train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Reading and Southend-on-Sea is 117 km. The road distance is 131 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Southend Victoria via London Paddington and Stratford (London) in around 2h 6m.
