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Trains from Southend East (SOE) to Reading

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54

train journeys
per day

73

miles (118 kms)

2hrs 6 mins

fastest journey

04:31 / 23:41

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

3

operators run

5

routes

Trains from Southend East (SOE) to Reading

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On a typical weekday there are 54 scheduled rail journeys between Southend East and Reading , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 54 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Southend East to Reading is approximately 73 miles (118 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 2hrs 18 mins.

Elizabeth Line, GWR, c2c are the main train operating companies running services between Southend East and Reading.

There are 5 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Southend East to Reading. The fastest journey time on this route takes 2hrs 6 mins.

Journeys from Southend East to Reading Today

  • Mon 6th May
    04:31
    2 hrs 39 mins 3 changes
    07:10
    Southend East
    Reading
    Southend East to Reading
  • Mon 6th May
    04:48
    2 hrs 35 mins 2 changes
    07:23
    Southend East
    Reading
    Southend East to Reading
  • Mon 6th May
    05:15
    2 hrs 36 mins 2 changes
    07:51
    Southend East
    Reading
    Southend East to Reading
  • Mon 6th May
    05:45
    2 hrs 37 mins 2 changes
    08:22
    Southend East
    Reading
    Southend East to Reading
  • Mon 6th May
    06:15
    2 hrs 29 mins 2 changes
    08:44
    Southend East
    Reading
    Southend East to Reading
  • Mon 6th May
    06:45
    2 hrs 31 mins 2 changes
    09:16
    Southend East
    Reading
    Southend East to Reading
  • Mon 6th May
    07:15
    2 hrs 25 mins 2 changes
    09:40
    Southend East
    Reading
    Southend East to Reading
  • Mon 6th May
    07:32
    2 hrs 9 mins 2 changes
    09:41
    Southend East
    Reading
    Southend East to Reading
  • Mon 6th May
    08:02
    2 hrs 9 mins 2 changes
    10:11
    Southend East
    Reading
    Southend East to Reading
  • Mon 6th May
    08:32
    2 hrs 6 mins 2 changes
    10:38
    Southend East
    Reading
    Southend East to Reading
  • Mon 6th May
    08:45
    2 hrs 25 mins 2 changes
    11:10
    Southend East
    Reading
    Southend East to Reading
  • Mon 6th May
    09:02
    2 hrs 9 mins 2 changes
    11:11
    Southend East
    Reading
    Southend East to Reading
  • Mon 6th May
    09:32
    2 hrs 7 mins 2 changes
    11:39
    Southend East
    Reading
    Southend East to Reading
  • Mon 6th May
    09:45
    2 hrs 25 mins 2 changes
    12:10
    Southend East
    Reading
    Southend East to Reading
  • Mon 6th May
    10:02
    2 hrs 9 mins 2 changes
    12:11
    Southend East
    Reading
    Southend East to Reading
  • Mon 6th May
    10:32
    2 hrs 6 mins 2 changes
    12:38
    Southend East
    Reading
    Southend East to Reading
  • Mon 6th May
    10:45
    2 hrs 25 mins 2 changes
    13:10
    Southend East
    Reading
    Southend East to Reading
  • Mon 6th May
    11:02
    2 hrs 9 mins 2 changes
    13:11
    Southend East
    Reading
    Southend East to Reading
  • Mon 6th May
    11:32
    2 hrs 6 mins 2 changes
    13:38
    Southend East
    Reading
    Southend East to Reading
  • Mon 6th May
    11:45
    2 hrs 25 mins 2 changes
    14:10
    Southend East
    Reading
    Southend East to Reading

About Southend East Station

Station name Southend East (SOE)
Address Southend East station, Ambleside Drive, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS1 2UP
Managed by CC

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:15 - 18:00
Saturday 06:30 - 15:30
Sunday 08:00 - 15:15
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Unavailable

About Reading Station

Station name Reading (RDG)
Address Reading station, Station Hill, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 1LZ
Managed by NR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:15 - 22:00
Saturday 06:15 - 22:00
Sunday 07:15 - 22:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Available

Frequently asked questions about trains between Southend East and Reading

The travel time between Southend East and Reading by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 2hrs 18 mins & the fastest journey takes 2hrs 6 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Southend East and Reading vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 54 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 04:31, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:41.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Southend East & Reading. owever, there are 54 possible journeys which require a change.

Elizabeth Line, GWR, c2c are the main train operating companies running services between Southend East and Reading.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Southend East and Reading, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.