The average train between Reading and Beckton takes 1h 11m and the fastest train takes 1h 3m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Reading to Beckton. 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 20 minutes between Reading and Beckton. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:15 PM which arrives into Beckton at 7:17 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 1h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Beckton. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Beckton station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 11m.
Reading to Beckton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Beckton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Custom House station.
The distance between Reading and Beckton is 71.5 km. The road distance is 77 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Beckton DLR Station via London Paddington and Custom House in around 1h 21m.
