The cheapest and fastest trains from Reading to Wivenhoe
Cheapest price
£67
Average price
£67
Fastest journey
2 h 38 m
Average duration
2 h 38 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
140 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Reading to Wivenhoe is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Reading to Wivenhoe will cost around £67 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £67.
Of the 1 trains that leave Reading for Wivenhoe 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 140 km distance in an average of 2 h 38 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 38 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 38 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.


Live departures
Reading to Wivenhoe train times
The table below shows live departures for Reading to Wivenhoe trains for tomorrow, Friday 13 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 04:45 Reading | 2h38 | 07:23 Wivenhoe | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Reading to Wivenhoe
Trains from Reading to Wivenhoe run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £69 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:33, the last at 11:56. The fastest train covers the 140 km distance in 1h 47m.
Distance 140 km |
Average train duration 1h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price £69 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 1h 47m |
First train 05:33 |
Last train 11:56 |
Train companies: Abellio Greater Anglia, first_great_western from Reading to Wivenhoe trainsAbellio Greater Anglia, first_great_western trains will get you between Reading and Wivenhoe from £69. 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 Wivenhoe train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Reading to Wivenhoe 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 Wivenhoe, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Reading and Wivenhoe
- 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
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 20:30 Saturday 06:15 - 20:30 Sunday 09:15 - 16:15
- Type of shops available: Photobooth available in Booking Hall on platform 1. Bookshelf in Booking Hall for books to borrow.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Located on Platform 1
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: toilets available when the ticket office is open in the ticket hall
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: 20 cycle spaces on station forecourt plus 20 in the car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: First Essex buses stop at the station.
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stop at bus stop at station entrance
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