The average train between Reading and Cheriton takes 1h 45m and the fastest train takes 1h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Reading to Cheriton. 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 Reading and Cheriton. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 10:12 PM which arrives into Cheriton at 11:59 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 1h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Cheriton. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Cheriton station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.
Reading to Cheriton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Cheriton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Folkestone West station.
Book your Reading to Cheriton train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between Reading and Cheriton is 152.1 km. The road distance is 173 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Folkestone West via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 24m.