The average train between Witham and Reading takes 1h 39m and the fastest train takes 1h 29m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Witham 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 Witham and Reading. The earliest departure is at 4:58 AM at night, and the last departure from Witham is at 4:16 PM which arrives into Reading at 5:53 PM. All services require a transfer at Stratford and take an average of 1h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


1h 53m • 2 changes


1h 43m • 2 changes


1h 35m • 2 changes


1h 43m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Witham to Reading. However, there are services departing from Witham station and arriving at Reading station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 39m.
Witham to Reading train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Witham (Essex) station.
Witham to Reading train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Witham to Reading train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Witham and Reading is 117.6 km. The road distance is 126 km.
You can take a train from Witham (Essex) to Reading via Stratford and London Paddington in around 1h 47m.