The average train between Reading and Whitstable takes 2h 6m and the fastest train takes 1h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Reading to Whitstable. 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 Whitstable. The earliest departure is at 6:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 8:34 PM which arrives into Whitstable at 10:39 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 2h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 3m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Reading to Whitstable? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Reading to Whitstable. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Whitstable station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.
Reading to Whitstable train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Whitstable train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Whitstable station.
Book your Reading to Whitstable train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between Reading and Whitstable is 138.9 km. The road distance is 155 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Whitstable via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 59m.