The average train between Wickford and Reading takes 1h 29m and the fastest train takes 1h 19m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Wickford 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 30 minutes between Wickford and Reading. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wickford is at 8:51 PM which arrives into Reading at 10:11 PM. All services require a transfer at Stratford and take an average of 1h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


1h 25m • 2 changes


1h 24m • 2 changes


1h 27m • 2 changes


1h 32m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Wickford to Reading. However, there are services departing from Wickford station and arriving at Reading station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 29m.
Wickford to Reading train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Wickford station.
Wickford to Reading train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Wickford to Reading train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Wickford and Reading is 104.8 km. The road distance is 111 km.
You can take a train from Wickford to Reading via Stratford and London Paddington in around 1h 42m.