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: £56
Average price: Every 30 minutes
Frequency

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Take the train from Southend Victoria to Stratford (London)train
Take the train from Stratford to London Paddingtontrain
Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain

1h 46m

£39–95

Southend-on-Sea to Reading train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Southend-on-Sea and Reading. The earliest departure is at 4:31 AM at night, and the last departure from Southend-on-Sea is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Reading at 1:29 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 Friday, October 23, 2026

7:06 AM → 8:53 AM
1h 47m • 2 changes
7:16 AM → 9:03 AM
1h 47m • 2 changes
7:24 AM → 9:11 AM
1h 47m • 2 changes
7:32 AM → 9:23 AM
1h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

4:31 AM → 6:44 AM
2h 13m • 2 changes
5:31 AM → 7:11 AM
1h 40m • 2 changes
6:01 AM → 7:53 AM
1h 52m • 2 changes
6:31 AM → 8:13 AM
1h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

6:45 AM → 8:57 AM
2h 12m • 2 changes
7:15 AM → 9:23 AM
2h 8m • 2 changes
7:49 AM → 9:58 AM
2h 9m • 2 changes
8:23 AM → 10:26 AM
2h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 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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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 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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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 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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Departing Thursday, October 29, 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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