The average train between Reading and Sandwich takes 2h 25m and the fastest train takes 2h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Reading to Sandwich. 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 Sandwich. The earliest departure is at 7:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 10:12 PM which arrives into Sandwich at 12:38 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 2h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Sandwich. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Sandwich station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.
Reading to Sandwich train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Sandwich train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Sandwich station.
Book your Reading to Sandwich train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between Reading and Sandwich is 161.8 km. The road distance is 207 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Sandwich via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 17m.