The average train between Reading and Chelsea takes 1h 11m and the fastest train takes 58 min. There is a train service every few hours from Reading to Chelsea. 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 Chelsea. The earliest departure is at 5:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 10:02 PM which arrives into Chelsea at 11:01 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Chelsea. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Chelsea station via North Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 11m.
Reading to Chelsea train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Reading station.
Reading to Chelsea train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Chelsea station.
The distance between Reading and Chelsea is 15.7 km. The road distance is 26 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Chelsea via North Station in around 1h 15m.