Grays to Reading Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Grays and Reading takes 1h 48m and the fastest train takes 1h 33m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Grays 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 48m
Duration: 60 mi
Distance: £39
Average price: Every 20 minutes
Frequency

Train, subway

best

Take the train from Grays to West Hamtrain
Take the subway from West Ham station to Paddingtonsubway
Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain

1h 32m

£25–69

Grays to Reading train times

Trains run every 20 minutes between Grays and Reading. The earliest departure is at 4:48 AM at night, and the last departure from Grays is at 11:53 PM which arrives into Reading at 6:16 AM. All services require a transfer at West Ham and take an average of 1h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

9:10 PM → 10:53 PM
1h 43m • 2 changes
9:17 PM → 11:25 PM
2h 7m • 2 changes
9:47 PM → 11:53 PM
2h 5m • 2 changes
10:12 PM → 12:02 AM
Arrives next day
1h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:15 AM → 6:51 AM
1h 35m • 2 changes
5:24 AM → 7:11 AM
1h 47m • 2 changes
5:48 AM → 7:25 AM
1h 37m • 2 changes
5:54 AM → 7:37 AM
1h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:15 AM → 6:51 AM
1h 35m • 2 changes
5:24 AM → 7:11 AM
1h 47m • 2 changes
5:48 AM → 7:25 AM
1h 37m • 2 changes
5:54 AM → 7:37 AM
1h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

4:48 AM → 6:44 AM
1h 56m • 2 changes
5:30 AM → 7:15 AM
1h 45m • 2 changes
6:00 AM → 7:45 AM
1h 45m • 2 changes
6:22 AM → 8:13 AM
1h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

6:48 AM → 8:23 AM
1h 35m • 2 changes
7:42 AM → 9:23 AM
1h 41m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 9:47 AM
1h 47m • 2 changes
8:30 AM → 10:13 AM
1h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

5:15 AM → 6:51 AM
1h 35m • 2 changes
5:24 AM → 7:11 AM
1h 47m • 2 changes
5:48 AM → 7:25 AM
1h 37m • 2 changes
5:54 AM → 7:37 AM
1h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

5:15 AM → 6:51 AM
1h 35m • 2 changes
5:24 AM → 7:11 AM
1h 47m • 2 changes
5:48 AM → 7:25 AM
1h 37m • 2 changes
5:54 AM → 7:37 AM
1h 43m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Grays 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.