The average train between Tilbury and Reading takes 1h 43m and the fastest train takes 1h 31m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Tilbury 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 Tilbury and Reading. The earliest departure is at 4:43 AM at night, and the last departure from Tilbury is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Reading at 2:34 AM. All services require a transfer at London Fenchurch Street and take an average of 1h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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1h 41m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Tilbury 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 Tilbury to Reading. However, there are services departing from Tilbury Town station and arriving at Reading station via London Fenchurch Street station and Paddington station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 43m.
Tilbury to Reading train services, operated by c2c, depart from Tilbury Town station.
Tilbury to Reading train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.
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The distance between Tilbury and Reading is 92.5 km. The road distance is 107 km.
You can take a train from Tilbury Town to Reading via London Fenchurch Street and Liverpool Street Station in around 2h 15m.