The average train between Southend Airport (SEN) and Reading takes 1h 44m and the fastest train takes 1h 34m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Southend Airport (SEN) 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 30 minutes between Southend Airport (SEN) and Reading. The earliest departure is at 5:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southend Airport (SEN) is at 11:06 PM which arrives into Reading at 1:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford and take an average of 1h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Southend Airport (SEN) to Reading. However, there are services departing from Southend Airport (SEN) station and arriving at Reading station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 44m.
Southend Airport (SEN) to Reading train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Southend Airport station.
Southend Airport (SEN) to Reading train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Southend Airport (SEN) to Reading train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Southend Airport (SEN) and Reading is 116.3 km. The road distance is 128 km.
You can take a train from Southend Airport to Reading via Stratford and London Paddington in around 1h 55m.
