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The average train between Reading and Chatham takes 1h 41m 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 41m
Duration
75 mi
Distance
£51
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Train via London

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  1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train Didcot Parkway - London Paddington / ...
  2. Take the train from London Victoria to Chathamtrain train London Victoria - Gillingham / ...
2h 11m
£36–91

Reading to Chatham train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Reading and Chatham. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, 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 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern1h 43m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern1h 36m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern1h 44m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern1h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern1h 33m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern1h 39m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern1h 42m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern1h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern1h 33m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern1h 39m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern1h 42m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern1h 35m • 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.

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  • Distance: 75 mi
  • Duration: 1h 41m

What companies run services between Reading, England and Chatham, England?

You can take a train from Reading to Chatham via London Paddington, Paddington station, Victoria station, and London Victoria in around 2h 11m.

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