The cheapest and fastest trains from Reading to Epping
Cheapest price
£23
Average price
£23
Fastest journey
1 h 53 m
Average duration
1 h 53 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
79 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Reading to Epping is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Reading to Epping will cost around £23 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £23.
Of the 1 trains that leave Reading for Epping every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 79 km distance in an average of 1 h 53 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 53 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 53 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
9:511h53Reading11:44Epping£231One-way0 changes
9:511h53Reading11:44Epping£231One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Reading to Epping
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Reading to Epping among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 1h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, and a train costs an average of £23.
Distance: 79 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£23 Average Price | £9 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 32m Average total duration 1h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Reading to Epping train times
The table below shows live departures for Reading to Epping trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 14 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 9:51 Reading | 1h53 | 11:44 Epping | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Reading to Epping
Trains from Reading to Epping run on average 20 times per day, taking around 1h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £23 but you can travel from only £9 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:10, the last at 19:05. The fastest train covers the 79 km distance in 1h 53m.
Distance 79 km |
Average train duration 1h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price £23 |
Trains per day 20 |
Fastest train 1h 53m |
First train 6:10 |
Last train 19:05 |
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High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Train companies: London Overground from Reading to Epping trainsLondon Overground trains will get you between Reading and Epping from £9. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Reading to Epping train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Reading to Epping by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Epping, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Reading and Epping
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:15 - 22:45 Saturday 05:30 - 22:45 Sunday 07:15 - 22:45 Please note: Reservations and tickets requiring reservations are sold at the following times only: Mon - Sat 08:00 - 20:00 and Sun 09:00 - 20:00
- Car Park: Multi Storey Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: platforms can be reached via lift and bridge, ticket office is step free.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Accessible low-level Pay Phone is available at the station main concourse. Please request staff assistance if you need to.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxi are available at the station entrance. please request staff assistance if you need to.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office and at the car park.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Toilets are located on Station Platforms and in The Brunel Arcade building
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Front of station, underground short stay car park and long stay car park.
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the North side of the station
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