The average train between Reading and Southminster takes 2h 18m and the fastest train takes 1h 58m. There is a train service every few hours from Reading to Southminster. 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 hourly between Reading and Southminster. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Southminster at 5:58 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 2h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Southminster. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Southminster station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.
Reading to Southminster train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Southminster train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Southminster station.
Book your Reading to Southminster train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Reading and Southminster is 126.6 km. The road distance is 137 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Southminster via London Paddington, Stratford (London), and Wickford in around 2h 43m.