Reading to Basildon Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Basildon takes 1h 28m and the fastest train takes 1h 15m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Reading to Basildon. 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 28m
Duration: 65 mi
Distance: £41
Average price: Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Train via London

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1h 39m

£26–74

Reading to Basildon train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Reading and Basildon. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Basildon at 5:34 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 1h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

4:30 PM → 5:55 PM
1h 25m • 2 changes
4:44 PM → 6:04 PM
1h 20m • 2 changes
4:47 PM → 6:11 PM
1h 24m • 2 changes
5:02 PM → 6:24 PM
1h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

4:35 AM → 6:38 AM
2h 3m • 2 changes
5:10 AM → 7:01 AM
1h 51m • 2 changes
5:48 AM → 7:18 AM
1h 30m • 2 changes
6:00 AM → 7:23 AM
1h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

4:35 AM → 6:38 AM
2h 3m • 2 changes
5:10 AM → 7:01 AM
1h 51m • 2 changes
5:48 AM → 7:18 AM
1h 30m • 2 changes
6:00 AM → 7:23 AM
1h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

4:35 AM → 6:38 AM
2h 3m • 2 changes
5:10 AM → 7:01 AM
1h 51m • 2 changes
5:48 AM → 7:18 AM
1h 30m • 2 changes
6:00 AM → 7:23 AM
1h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

4:35 AM → 6:38 AM
2h 3m • 2 changes
5:10 AM → 7:01 AM
1h 51m • 2 changes
5:48 AM → 7:18 AM
1h 30m • 2 changes
6:00 AM → 7:23 AM
1h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

4:55 AM → 6:35 AM
1h 40m • 2 changes
5:43 AM → 7:35 AM
1h 52m • 2 changes
6:42 AM → 8:05 AM
1h 23m • 2 changes
7:18 AM → 8:35 AM
1h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

6:53 AM → 8:54 AM
2h 1m • 2 changes
7:42 AM → 9:24 AM
1h 42m • 2 changes
8:21 AM → 9:54 AM
1h 33m • 2 changes
10:11 PM → 12:17 AM
Arrives next day
2h 6m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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