Southend-on-Sea to Reading Trains

Southend-on-Sea to Reading trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Southend-on-Sea and Reading takes 1h 50m and the fastest train takes 1h 40m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Southend-on-Sea 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.

1h 50m
Duration: 81 mi
Distance: £58
Average price: Every 30 minutes
Frequency

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Take the train from Southend Victoria to Stratford (London)train Southend Victoria - London Liverpool Street
Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain London Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...

2h 1m

£40–95

Southend-on-Sea to Reading train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Southend-on-Sea and Reading. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southend-on-Sea is at 11:01 PM which arrives into Reading at 1:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford and take an average of 1h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

9:29 PM → 11:25 PM
1h 56m • 2 changes
9:59 PM → 12:02 AM
Arrives next day
2h 3m • 2 changes
10:29 PM → 12:48 AM
Arrives next day
2h 19m • 2 changes
11:01 PM → 1:14 AM
Arrives next day
2h 13m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

5:05 AM → 6:51 AM
1h 46m • 2 changes
5:40 AM → 7:25 AM
1h 45m • 2 changes
5:55 AM → 7:43 AM
1h 48m • 2 changes
6:10 AM → 8:11 AM
2h 1m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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