The average train between Reading and Shenfield takes 1h 13m and the fastest train takes 1h 4m. The train runs at least 4 times per hour from Reading to Shenfield. 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 Shenfield. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Shenfield at 1:17 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 1h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
1h 39m • 2 changes
1h 35m • 2 changes
1h 37m • 2 changes
1h 27m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Shenfield. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Shenfield station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 13m.
Reading to Shenfield train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Shenfield train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Shenfield station.
Book your Reading to Shenfield train tickets online with Elizabeth Line (TfL), Greater Anglia and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Reading and Shenfield is 91.7 km. The road distance is 97 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Shenfield via London Paddington, Liverpool Street Station, and London Liverpool Street in around 1h 26m.
