The average train between South Woodham Ferrers and Reading takes 1h 57m and the fastest train takes 1h 33m. There is an hourly train service from South Woodham Ferrers 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 hourly between South Woodham Ferrers and Reading. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from South Woodham Ferrers is at 11:14 PM which arrives into Reading at 6:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Wickford and take an average of 1h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from South Woodham Ferrers to Reading. However, there are services departing from South Woodham Ferrers station and arriving at Reading station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 57m.
South Woodham Ferrers to Reading train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Wickford station.
South Woodham Ferrers to Reading train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Reading station.
Book your South Woodham Ferrers to Reading train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between South Woodham Ferrers and Reading is 111.8 km. The road distance is 119 km.
You can take a train from South Woodham Ferrers to Reading via Wickford, Stratford, and London Paddington in around 2h 1m.