The average train between Shoeburyness and Reading takes 1h 57m and the fastest train takes 1h 42m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Shoeburyness 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.
Trains run every 20 minutes between Shoeburyness and Reading. The earliest departure is at 4:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Shoeburyness is at 4:48 PM which arrives into Reading at 6:41 PM. All services require a transfer at London Fenchurch Street and take an average of 1h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


2h 16m • 2 changes


1h 52m • 2 changes


1h 58m • 2 changes


2h 1m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Shoeburyness to Reading. However, there are services departing from Shoeburyness station and arriving at Reading station via London Fenchurch Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 57m.
Shoeburyness to Reading train services, operated by c2c, depart from Shoeburyness station.
Shoeburyness to Reading train services, operated by c2c, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Shoeburyness to Reading train tickets online with c2c, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Shoeburyness and Reading is 122.6 km. The road distance is 128 km.
You can take a train from Shoeburyness to Reading via London Fenchurch Street, Liverpool Street Station, and London Paddington in around 2h 18m.