The average train between Goodmayes and Reading takes 1h 8m and the fastest train takes 1h 3m. The train runs at least 4 times per hour from Goodmayes 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 15 minutes between Goodmayes and Reading. The earliest departure is at 2:15 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Goodmayes is at 10:30 PM which arrives into Reading at 11:53 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 8m • 1 change

1h 4m • 1 change

1h 9m • 1 change

1h 8m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Goodmayes to Reading. However, there are services departing from Goodmayes station and arriving at Reading station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 8m.
Goodmayes to Reading train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Goodmayes station.
Goodmayes to Reading train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Reading station.
Book your Goodmayes to Reading train tickets online with Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Goodmayes and Reading is 75.8 km. The road distance is 79 km.
You can take a train from Goodmayes to Reading via London Paddington in around 1h 16m.