What is the cheapest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Reading?

The cheapest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Reading is to drive which costs £20 - £30 and takes 2h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Reading?

The fastest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Reading is to train which takes 1h 57m and costs £35 - £100.

Is there a direct train between Southend-on-Sea and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Southend-on-Sea to Reading. However, there are services departing from Southend Victoria and arriving at Reading via Stratford and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 57m.

How far is it from Southend-on-Sea to Reading?

The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Reading is 82 miles. The road distance is 84.2 miles.

How do I travel from Southend-on-Sea to Reading without a car?

The best way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Reading without a car is to train which takes 1h 57m and costs £35 - £100.

How long does it take to get from Southend-on-Sea to Reading?

It takes approximately 1h 57m to get from Southend-on-Sea to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southend-on-Sea to Reading train from?

Southend-on-Sea to Reading train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Southend Victoria station.

Where does the Southend-on-Sea to Reading train arrive?

Southend-on-Sea to Reading train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Stratford (London) station.

Can I drive from Southend-on-Sea to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Southend-on-Sea to Reading is 84 miles. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Southend-on-Sea to Reading.

How do I get a train ticket from Southend-on-Sea to Reading?

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Where can I stay near Reading?

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Southend-on-Sea to Reading - 4 ways to travel via train, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Southend Victoria to Stratford (London)train Southend Victoria - London Liverpool Street
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain London Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
1h 57m
£39–96
Drive 83.7 mi
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1. Drive from Southend-on-Sea to Readingcar 83.7 mi
2h 1m
£21–31
Train via London
1. Take the train from Southend Victoria to London Liverpool Streettrain Southend Victoria - London Liverpool Street
2. Take the train from Liverpool Street Station to Readingtrain Elizabeth
2h 27m
£50–91
Train via London #2
1. Take the train from Southend Central to West Hamtrain Shoeburyness - London Fenchurch Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Readingtrain London Waterloo - Reading
2h 44m
£33–58

Southend-on-Sea to Reading by train

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Distance: 81.4 mi
Duration: 1h 57m

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

You can take a train from Southend Victoria to Reading via Stratford and London Paddington in around 1h 57m.

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