The average train between Basildon and Reading takes 1h 47m and the fastest train takes 1h 32m. The train runs at least 3 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.
Trains run every 20 minutes between Basildon and Reading. The earliest departure is at 4:44 AM at night, and the last departure from Basildon is at 10:55 PM which arrives into Reading at 1:44 AM. All services require a transfer at West Ham and take an average of 1h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
2h 7m • 2 changes
1h 43m • 2 changes
1h 42m • 2 changes
1h 41m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Basildon to Reading. However, there are services departing from Basildon station and arriving at Reading station via West Ham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 47m.
Basildon to Reading train services, operated by c2c, depart from Basildon station.
Basildon to Reading train services, operated by c2c, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Basildon to Reading train tickets online with c2c, London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Basildon and Reading is 99.7 km. The road distance is 104 km.
You can take a train from Basildon to Reading via London Fenchurch Street and Liverpool Street Station in around 2h 12m.
