The average train between Shenfield and Reading takes 1h 15m and the fastest train takes 1h 6m. The train runs at least 4 times per hour from Shenfield to Reading. 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 15 minutes between Shenfield and Reading. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Shenfield is at 11:41 PM which arrives into Reading at 1:44 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 1h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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1h 10m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Shenfield to Reading? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Shenfield to Reading. However, there are services departing from Shenfield station and arriving at Reading station via London Liverpool Street station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 15m.
Shenfield to Reading train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Shenfield station.
Shenfield to Reading train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.
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The distance between Shenfield and Reading is 91.7 km. The road distance is 111 km.
You can take a train from Shenfield to Reading via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street Station, and London Paddington in around 1h 12m.