Basildon to Reading Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Basildon and Reading takes 1h 39m and the fastest train takes 1h 28m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Basildon 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 39m
Duration: 65 mi
Distance: £40
Average price: Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Train, subway

best

Take the train from Basildon to London Fenchurch Streettrain
Take the subway from Aldgate station to Paddingtonsubway
Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain

1h 31m

£27–72

Basildon to Reading train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Basildon and Reading. The earliest departure is at 4:44 AM at night, and the last departure from Basildon is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Reading at 2:34 AM. All services require a transfer at London Fenchurch Street and take an average of 1h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

7:57 AM → 9:32 AM
1h 35m • 2 changes
8:08 AM → 9:41 AM
1h 32m • 2 changes
8:18 AM → 9:53 AM
1h 34m • 2 changes
8:28 AM → 10:11 AM
1h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

4:44 AM → 6:25 AM
1h 41m • 2 changes
5:42 AM → 7:11 AM
1h 28m • 2 changes
5:56 AM → 7:37 AM
1h 41m • 2 changes
6:12 AM → 7:52 AM
1h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

4:44 AM → 6:25 AM
1h 41m • 2 changes
5:42 AM → 7:11 AM
1h 28m • 2 changes
5:56 AM → 7:37 AM
1h 41m • 2 changes
6:12 AM → 7:52 AM
1h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

4:44 AM → 6:25 AM
1h 41m • 2 changes
5:42 AM → 7:11 AM
1h 28m • 2 changes
5:56 AM → 7:37 AM
1h 41m • 2 changes
6:12 AM → 7:52 AM
1h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

4:44 AM → 6:25 AM
1h 41m • 2 changes
5:42 AM → 7:11 AM
1h 28m • 2 changes
5:56 AM → 7:37 AM
1h 41m • 2 changes
6:12 AM → 7:52 AM
1h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

4:53 AM → 6:23 AM
1h 29m • 2 changes
5:38 AM → 7:11 AM
1h 32m • 2 changes
6:08 AM → 7:39 AM
1h 30m • 2 changes
6:38 AM → 8:13 AM
1h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

6:38 AM → 8:21 AM
1h 42m • 2 changes
6:54 AM → 8:27 AM
1h 32m • 2 changes
7:24 AM → 9:07 AM
1h 42m • 2 changes
7:54 AM → 9:47 AM
1h 52m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Basildon 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.