The average train between Canterbury and Reading takes 1h 49m and the fastest train takes 1h 38m. There is a train service every few hours 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 hourly between Canterbury and Reading. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Canterbury is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Reading at 12:33 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 1h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Canterbury to Reading. However, there are services departing from Canterbury station and arriving at Reading station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 49m.
Canterbury to Reading train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury West station.
Canterbury to Reading train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Canterbury to Reading train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Canterbury and Reading is 143.7 km. The road distance is 174 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 48m.