Great Western Railway
c2c
Trains to Reading from Southend East
| First train | 03:21 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 22:33 | |
| Departure station | Southend East | |
| Arrival station | Reading | |
| Journey time | From 2h 2m | |
| Distance | 73 miles (118 km) | |
| Frequency | 11 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Train operators |
Trains to Reading from Southend East
Want to travel from Southend East to Reading by train? Start your journey with us.
It takes an average of 2 hours 30 minutes to travel from Southend East to Reading by train. You'll find on average 11 trains per day running on this route.
There aren't any direct services on this line, but it's still easy to travel to Reading by train; you'll need to make 1 change.
Trains on this route are operated by Great Western Railway and c2c.
Generally, booking Advance train tickets works out cheaper.
See our Journey Planner for up-to-date times and prices.
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How do I find cheap train tickets from Southend East to Reading?
As most UK train companies increase their prices as the departure date approaches, our Trainline team of experts have put together these tips to help you find the cheapest tickets.
1. Sign up to Ticket Alert
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2. Use a Railcard
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3. Book split tickets
Our handy feature SplitSave will 'split' your train journey into multiple tickets, which can be much cheaper than buying a single ticket. Find out more about split tickets.
4. Travel Off-Peak
If you can be flexible with your travel times, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets are usually cheaper in the UK. Generally, Off-Peak times are any time at weekends and outside of Monday to Friday morning and evening rush hours.
5. Consider a Season Ticket
Best for commuters, if you catch a train on the same route more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly, weekly and flexi options available, find out if a Season Ticket for Southend East to Reading is right for you.
For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.
§Advance adult single fare. Excludes booking fee. Prices seen by Trainline customers in the last 30 days. Availability limited.