The average train between Medway and Reading takes 1h 25m and the fastest train takes 1h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Medway 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 Medway and Reading. The earliest departure is at 5:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Medway is at 10:35 PM which arrives into Reading at 12:22 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 1h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Medway to Reading. However, there are services departing from Medway station and arriving at Reading station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 25m.
Medway to Reading train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Strood station.
Medway to Reading train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Medway to Reading train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Medway and Reading is 102.1 km. The road distance is 113 km.
You can take a train from Strood to Reading via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 1h 26m.