Timetable
Train route
Cheap train tickets
  1. Trip.com
  2. Trains
  3. UK
  4. Route
  5. Reading to Benfleet

Reading to Benfleet train route details

First train
First train
06:40
Last train
Last train
22:54
Departure city
Departure city
Reading
Arrival station
Arrival station
Benfleet
Journey time
Journey time
1h 57m
Distance
Distance
68 miles
Price
Price
PLN 154.91*
Train Operators
Train Operators
Elizabeth line, c2c, Great Western Railway

What are the next train times from Reading to Benfleet?

Explore all upcoming journeys from Reading to Benfleet happening today, including departure and arrival times, whether it's a direct service, travel duration, and who will be providing your route - everything you need to know for catching the train today
View More Trains
DepartsArrivesOperator
Find Tickets
06:40
2h 46m, 2 change
Reading
09:26
Benfleet
Great Western RailwayElizabeth line
Find Tickets
06:40
2h 52m, 1 change
Reading
09:32
Benfleet
Great Western Railwayc2c
Find Tickets
06:53
2h 39m, 2 change
Reading
09:32
Benfleet
Elizabeth line
Find Tickets
06:53
3h 3m, 1 change
Reading
09:56
Benfleet
Elizabeth linec2c
Find Tickets
07:42
2h 20m, 2 change
Reading
10:02
Benfleet
Great Western RailwayElizabeth line
Find Tickets
07:53
2h 33m, 2 change
Reading
10:26
Paris
Elizabeth line
Find Tickets

How to book cheap train tickets from Reading to Benfleet

<a href="https://uk.trip.com/trains/guide/uk-train-off-peak-times/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Travel during Off-Peak train times</a>

Travel during Off-Peak train times

To enjoy a calmer and often cheaper journey, we recommend choosing Off-Peak services and steering clear of the busy rush-hour periods. While timings differ slightly by operator, it's usually best to avoid travelling between 06:30 AM–09:30 AM and 4:00 PM–7:00 PM on weekdays. On weekends and bank holidays, Off-Peak fares apply all day.
<a href="/trains/uk/season-ticket/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Season tickets for frequent travellers</a>

Season tickets for frequent travellers

If you travel between Reading and Benfleet on a weekly, monthly, or annual basis, we'd highly recommend a season ticket, which provides unlimited travel between the 2 stations (during specific times) for a set price. Not only will you receive significant savings, but you'll also remove the stress of purchasing individual tickets.
<a href="/trains/uk/railcard-guide/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Using a Railcard for 1/3 off</a>

Using a Railcard for 1/3 off

Save money on your journeys by choosing from a variety of Railcards, most of which give you 1/3 off standard fares. Options include the 16-25, 26-30, Family & Friends, Two Together, Network and Senior Railcards, plus the 16-17 Saver which offers 50% off. You can buy and store them digitally in your Trip.com app, so big savings are always just a tap away.
<a href="https://uk.trip.com/trains/guide/travel-with-large-groups/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Group travel deals</a>

Group travel deals

If your party consists of 3 to 9 travellers, you can benefit from group travel discounts — often up to a third off regular ticket prices. It's a great way to make trips from Reading to Benfleet more affordable for friends, family, or work groups.

Which train ticket types are available for this route?

Why book train tickets on Trip.com?

  • Split Tickets

    Best Price Promise

    If you find trains for a cheaper price elsewhere, let us know and we'll refund the difference*
  • Split Tickets

    Split Tickets

    Split your journey for cheaper train fares
  • Split Tickets

    National Rail Partners

    Official train ticket sellers with 5-star customer service
  • Split Tickets

    No Booking Fees on the App

    Only pay for your train travel – no hidden fees

Recommendations

  • Trains from Reading

  • Trains to Benfleet

  • Popular Routes

  • Top Destinations

  • Popular stations

  • Live times

*Based on Trip.com ticket data from 2023, Split Tickets provided notably lower prices compared to full-price tickets.