The average train between Reading and Wivenhoe takes 2h 8m and the fastest train takes 1h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Reading to Wivenhoe. 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 Wivenhoe. The earliest departure is at 6:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Wivenhoe at 6:38 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 2h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Wivenhoe. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Wivenhoe station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.
Reading to Wivenhoe train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Wivenhoe train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Wivenhoe station.
Book your Reading to Wivenhoe train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Reading and Wivenhoe is 141 km. The road distance is 154 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Wivenhoe via London Paddington and Stratford (London) in around 2h 36m.