The average train between Rayleigh and Reading takes 1h 35m and the fastest train takes 1h 24m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Rayleigh 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 30 minutes between Rayleigh and Reading. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rayleigh is at 9:44 PM which arrives into Reading at 11:25 PM. All services require a transfer at Stratford and take an average of 1h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
1h 30m • 2 changes
1h 29m • 2 changes
1h 33m • 2 changes
1h 45m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Rayleigh to Reading. However, there are services departing from Rayleigh station and arriving at Reading station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 35m.
Rayleigh to Reading train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Rayleigh station.
Rayleigh to Reading train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Rayleigh to Reading train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Rayleigh and Reading is 110 km. The road distance is 118 km.
You can take a train from Rayleigh to Reading via Stratford and London Paddington in around 1h 47m.
