The average train between Reading and Goodmayes takes 1h 7m and the fastest train takes 59 min. The train runs at least 4 times per hour from Reading to Goodmayes. 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 15 minutes between Reading and Goodmayes. The earliest departure is at 8:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 6:49 PM which arrives into Goodmayes at 7:57 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Goodmayes. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Goodmayes station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 7m.
Reading to Goodmayes train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Goodmayes train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Goodmayes station.
Book your Reading to Goodmayes train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Elizabeth Line (TfL).
The distance between Reading and Goodmayes is 75.8 km. The road distance is 79 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Goodmayes via London Paddington in around 1h 18m.