Reading to Chatham Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Chatham takes 1h 44m and the fastest train takes 1h 32m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Reading to Chatham. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 44m
Duration: 74 mi
Distance: £51
Average price: Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Train via London

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Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain Bristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
Take the train from London Victoria to Chathamtrain London Victoria - Ramsgate / ...

1h 45m

£35–90

Reading to Chatham train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Reading and Chatham. The earliest departure is at 4:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:12 PM which arrives into Chatham at 1:33 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 1h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

11:12 PM → 1:33 AM
Arrives next day
2h 21m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:48 AM → 7:21 AM
1h 33m • 2 changes
6:14 AM → 7:54 AM
1h 39m • 2 changes
6:43 AM → 8:25 AM
1h 42m • 2 changes
7:20 AM → 8:56 AM
1h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:48 AM → 7:21 AM
1h 33m • 2 changes
6:14 AM → 7:54 AM
1h 39m • 2 changes
6:43 AM → 8:25 AM
1h 42m • 2 changes
7:20 AM → 8:56 AM
1h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:48 AM → 7:21 AM
1h 33m • 2 changes
6:14 AM → 7:54 AM
1h 39m • 2 changes
6:43 AM → 8:25 AM
1h 42m • 2 changes
7:20 AM → 8:56 AM
1h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:48 AM → 7:21 AM
1h 33m • 2 changes
6:14 AM → 7:54 AM
1h 39m • 2 changes
6:43 AM → 8:25 AM
1h 42m • 2 changes
7:20 AM → 8:56 AM
1h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

4:55 AM → 7:22 AM
2h 27m • 2 changes
5:43 AM → 7:56 AM
2h 13m • 2 changes
6:42 AM → 8:22 AM
1h 40m • 2 changes
7:12 AM → 8:56 AM
1h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

6:26 AM → 8:22 AM
1h 56m • 2 changes
6:53 AM → 9:14 AM
2h 21m • 2 changes
7:42 AM → 10:14 AM
2h 32m • 2 changes
8:20 AM → 10:22 AM
2h 2m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Reading to Chatham? 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.