Reading to Gillingham Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Gillingham takes 1h 46m and the fastest train takes 1h 37m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Reading to Gillingham. 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 46m
Duration: 76 mi
Distance: £52
Average price: Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Train via London

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2h 7m

£36–90

Reading to Gillingham train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Reading and Gillingham. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:20 PM which arrives into Gillingham at 1:39 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 1h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

11:12 PM → 12:57 AM
Arrives next day
1h 45m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

6:20 AM → 8:27 AM
2h 7m • 2 changes
6:53 AM → 9:19 AM
2h 26m • 2 changes
7:42 AM → 10:19 AM
2h 37m • 2 changes
8:21 AM → 10:27 AM
2h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:48 AM → 7:26 AM
1h 38m • 2 changes
6:14 AM → 7:59 AM
1h 44m • 2 changes
6:43 AM → 8:29 AM
1h 46m • 2 changes
7:20 AM → 9:00 AM
1h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:48 AM → 7:26 AM
1h 38m • 2 changes
6:14 AM → 7:59 AM
1h 44m • 2 changes
6:43 AM → 8:29 AM
1h 46m • 2 changes
7:20 AM → 9:00 AM
1h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:48 AM → 7:26 AM
1h 38m • 2 changes
6:14 AM → 7:59 AM
1h 44m • 2 changes
6:43 AM → 8:29 AM
1h 46m • 2 changes
7:20 AM → 9:00 AM
1h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:48 AM → 7:26 AM
1h 38m • 2 changes
6:14 AM → 7:59 AM
1h 44m • 2 changes
6:43 AM → 8:29 AM
1h 46m • 2 changes
7:20 AM → 9:00 AM
1h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:48 AM → 7:26 AM
1h 38m • 2 changes
6:14 AM → 7:59 AM
1h 44m • 2 changes
6:43 AM → 8:29 AM
1h 46m • 2 changes
7:20 AM → 9:00 AM
1h 40m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Reading to Gillingham? 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.

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

You can take a train from Reading to Gillingham (Kent) via London Paddington, Paddington station, Victoria station, and London Victoria in around 2h 7m.

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