The average train between Chatham and Reading takes 1h 57m and the fastest train takes 1h 40m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour 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 every 30 minutes between Chatham and Reading. The earliest departure is at 5:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chatham is at 11:24 PM which arrives into Reading at 6:51 AM. All services require a transfer at London Victoria and take an average of 1h 57m. 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 London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 57m.
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, London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Chatham and Reading is 104.3 km. The road distance is 121 km.
You can take a train from Chatham to Reading via London Victoria, Victoria station, Paddington station, and London Paddington in around 2h 12m.
