Rochester to Reading Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Rochester and Reading takes 1h 33m and the fastest train takes 1h 23m. There is a train service every few hours from Rochester to Reading. 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 33m
Duration: 71 mi
Distance: £50
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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1h 19m

£33–86

Rochester to Reading train times

Trains run hourly between Rochester and Reading. The earliest departure is at 4:44 AM at night, and the last departure from Rochester is at 10:32 PM which arrives into Reading at 12:22 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 1h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

7:32 PM → 8:57 PM
1h 25m • 2 changes
8:32 PM → 10:11 PM
1h 39m • 2 changes
9:32 PM → 11:18 PM
1h 46m • 2 changes
10:32 PM → 12:22 AM
Arrives next day
1h 50m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:28 AM → 7:11 AM
1h 43m • 2 changes
6:27 AM → 7:55 AM
1h 27m • 2 changes
7:27 AM → 8:55 AM
1h 27m • 2 changes
8:32 AM → 9:55 AM
1h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:28 AM → 7:11 AM
1h 43m • 2 changes
6:27 AM → 7:55 AM
1h 27m • 2 changes
7:27 AM → 8:55 AM
1h 27m • 2 changes
8:32 AM → 9:55 AM
1h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:28 AM → 7:11 AM
1h 43m • 2 changes
6:27 AM → 7:55 AM
1h 27m • 2 changes
7:27 AM → 8:55 AM
1h 27m • 2 changes
8:32 AM → 9:55 AM
1h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:28 AM → 7:11 AM
1h 43m • 2 changes
6:27 AM → 7:55 AM
1h 27m • 2 changes
7:27 AM → 8:55 AM
1h 27m • 2 changes
8:32 AM → 9:55 AM
1h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

4:44 AM → 7:11 AM
2h 27m • 2 changes
6:02 AM → 7:32 AM
1h 30m • 2 changes
6:32 AM → 8:31 AM
1h 59m • 2 changes
7:32 AM → 8:59 AM
1h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

7:32 AM → 8:56 AM
1h 24m • 2 changes
8:32 AM → 9:58 AM
1h 26m • 2 changes
9:32 AM → 10:59 AM
1h 27m • 2 changes
10:32 AM → 12:09 PM
1h 37m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Rochester to Reading? 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 Rochester, England and Reading, England?

You can take a train from Rochester to Reading via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 1h 19m.

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