Train South Benfleet to Reading from £45 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between South Benfleet and Reading takes 1h 38m and the fastest train takes 1h 21m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from South Benfleet 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 38m
Duration: 70 mi
Distance: £45
Average price: Every 20 minutes
Frequency

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1h 57m

£28–78

South Benfleet to Reading train times

Trains run every 20 minutes between South Benfleet and Reading. The earliest departure is at 8:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from South Benfleet is at 9:32 PM which arrives into Reading at 11:25 PM. All services require a transfer at London Fenchurch Street and take an average of 1h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, June 2, 2026

8:56 AM → 10:26 AM
1h 30m • 2 changes
9:03 AM → 10:37 AM
1h 34m • 2 changes
9:16 AM → 10:46 AM
1h 30m • 2 changes
9:29 AM → 11:11 AM
1h 42m • 2 changes
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