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Trip Overview

The average train between Shenfield and Reading takes 1h 14m and the fastest train takes 1h 6m. The train runs at least 4 times per hour from Shenfield to Reading. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 14m
Duration
60 mi
Distance
£46
Average price
Every 15 minutes
Frequency

Shenfield to Reading train times

Trains run every 15 minutes between Shenfield and Reading. The earliest departure is at 12:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Shenfield is at 11:48 PM which arrives into Reading at 1:44 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 1h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 17m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 8m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 8m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 12m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 17m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 8m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 12m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 17m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 8m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 12m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 22m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 17m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 49m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 28m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 19m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 12m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 17m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 8m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 12m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 17m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 8m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 8m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Shenfield to Reading? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Shenfield to Reading.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 60.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 14m

What companies run services between Shenfield, England and Reading, England?

You can take a train from Shenfield to Reading via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street Station, and London Paddington in around 1h 12m.

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