The average train between Reading and Upminster takes 1h 27m and the fastest train takes 1h 19m. The train runs at least 4 times per hour from Reading to Upminster. 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 Upminster. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 3:50 PM which arrives into Upminster at 5:23 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 1h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
2h 11m • 2 changes
1h 46m • 2 changes
1h 33m • 2 changes
1h 27m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Upminster. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Upminster station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 27m.
Reading to Upminster train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Upminster train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Upminster station.
Book your Reading to Upminster train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and London Underground (Tube).
The distance between Reading and Upminster is 85.2 km. The road distance is 89 km.
There is no direct connection from Reading to Upminster. However, you can take the train to London Paddington, take the train to Whitechapel Station, walk to Whitechapel station, then take the subway to Upminster station. Alternatively, you can take a train from Reading to Upminster station via Ealing Broadway and Ealing Broadway station in around 2h 15m.
