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There are 4 ways to get from Reading to Southend-on-Sea by train or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train Didcot Parkway - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Southend Victoriatrain train London Liverpool Street - Southend Victoria
    2h 8m
    £40–97

  2. Drive 85.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Reading to Southend-on-Seacar car 85.9 mi
    1h 55m
    £21–31

  3. Train via London

    1. Take the train from Reading to Liverpool Street Stationtrain train Elizabeth
    2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Southend Victoriatrain train London Liverpool Street - Southend Victoria
    2h 26m
    £48–96

  4. Train via London #2

    1. Take the train from Reading to London Waterlootrain train Reading - London Waterloo
    2. Take the train from West Ham to Southend Centraltrain train London Fenchurch Street - Shoeburyness / ...
    2h 36m
    £36–89

Reading to Southend-on-Sea by train

Calendar391Weekly Trains
Duration2h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket£40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 81.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 8m

What companies run services between Reading, England and Southend-on-Sea, England?

You can take a train from Reading to Southend Victoria via London Paddington and Stratford (London) in around 2h 8m.

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