The average train between Shoeburyness and Reading takes 2h 18m and the fastest train takes 1h 53m. 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 10:27 PM which arrives into Reading at 1:44 AM. All services require a transfer at West Ham and take an average of 2h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


2h 36m • 2 changes


2h 12m • 2 changes


2h 12m • 2 changes


2h 8m • 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 West Ham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.
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, London Underground (Tube) 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 and Liverpool Street Station in around 2h 39m.