The average train between Reading and Basildon takes 1h 46m and the fastest train takes 1h 32m. 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.
Trains run every 30 minutes between Reading and Basildon. The earliest departure is at 4:18 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Basildon at 5:34 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 1h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Basildon. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Basildon station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 46m.
Reading to Basildon train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Basildon train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Basildon station.
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The distance between Reading and Basildon is 99.7 km. The road distance is 103 km.
Elizabeth Line (TfL) operates a train from Reading to Whitechapel Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £29–60 and the journey takes 1h 10m.