The average train between Herne Bay and Reading takes 2h 9m and the fastest train takes 2h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Herne Bay 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 Herne Bay and Reading. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Herne Bay is at 9:46 PM which arrives into Reading at 11:59 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 2h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Herne Bay to Reading? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Herne Bay to Reading. However, there are services departing from Herne Bay station and arriving at Reading station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.
Herne Bay to Reading train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Herne Bay station.
Herne Bay to Reading train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Herne Bay to Reading train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Herne Bay and Reading is 145.9 km. The road distance is 161 km.
You can take a train from Herne Bay to Reading via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 2h 15m.