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Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Alresford takes 2h 44m and the fastest train takes 1h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Reading to Alresford. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 44m
Duration
99 mi
Distance
£67
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train Didcot Parkway - London Paddington / ...
  2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain train London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
2h 51m
£46–107

Reading to Alresford train times

Trains run hourly between Reading and Alresford. The earliest departure is at 5:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Alresford at 7:16 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 2h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia2h 36m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia2h 42m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia1h 51m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia9h 43m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia2h 57m • 3 changes

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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia2h 55m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia2h 15m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia2h 36m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia3h 8m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia2h 35m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia2h 36m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia2h 36m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia3h 8m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia2h 35m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia2h 36m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia2h 36m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Reading to Alresford? 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.

Map of how to get from Reading to Alresford.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 98.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 44m

What companies run services between Reading, England and Alresford, England?

You can take a train from Reading to Alresford (Essex) via London Paddington, Stratford (London), and Colchester in around 2h 51m.

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