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The train between Canterbury and Reading takes 1h 38m. The train runs, on average, once a week from Canterbury to Reading. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run on demand between Canterbury and Reading. Service times information will be available soon. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 38m.
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No, there is no direct train from Canterbury to Reading. However, there are services departing from Canterbury West station and arriving at Reading station via London St Pancras Intl station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 38m.
Canterbury to Reading train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury West station.
Canterbury to Reading train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.
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The distance between Canterbury and Reading is 143.7 km. The road distance is 167 km.
You can take a train from Canterbury West to Reading via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 1h 38m.
