The average train between Chatham and Reading takes 1h 45m and the fastest train takes 1h 31m. There is an hourly train service from Chatham 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 Chatham and Reading. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chatham is at 10:28 PM which arrives into Reading at 12:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford International and take an average of 1h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Chatham to Reading. However, there are services departing from Chatham station and arriving at Reading station via Stratford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.
Chatham to Reading train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Chatham station.
Chatham to Reading train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Chatham to Reading train tickets online with Southeastern, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Chatham and Reading is 104.3 km. The road distance is 117 km.
You can take a train from Chatham to Reading via Stratford International, Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford DLR Station, Stratford, and London Paddington in around 1h 46m.
