The average train between Reading and Erith takes 1h 16m and the fastest train takes 1h 5m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Reading to Erith. 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 Erith. The earliest departure is at 4:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:19 PM which arrives into Erith at 12:36 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 1h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Erith. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Erith station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 16m.
Reading to Erith train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Erith train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Abbey Wood station.
Book your Reading to Erith train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Southeastern.
The distance between Reading and Erith is 79.4 km. The road distance is 86 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Erith via London Paddington, Abbey Wood, and Abbey Wood (London) in around 1h 13m.
