The average train between Reading and Shenfield takes 1h 29m and the fastest train takes 1h 22m. The train runs at least 3 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 20 minutes between Reading and Shenfield. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 4:35 PM which arrives into Shenfield at 6:05 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
2h 12m • 1 change
1h 45m • 1 change
1h 37m • 1 change
1h 30m • 1 change
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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 29m.
Reading to Shenfield train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Shenfield train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Shenfield station.
Book your Reading to Shenfield train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Elizabeth Line (TfL).
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 in around 1h 40m.
