The average train between Rochester and Reading takes 1h 54m and the fastest train takes 1h 37m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour 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.
Trains run every 30 minutes between Rochester and Reading. The earliest departure is at 5:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rochester is at 11:27 PM which arrives into Reading at 6:51 AM. All services require a transfer at London Victoria and take an average of 1h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Rochester to Reading. However, there are services departing from Rochester station and arriving at Reading station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 54m.
Rochester to Reading train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Rochester station.
Rochester to Reading train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Rochester to Reading train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Rochester and Reading is 102.7 km. The road distance is 119 km.
You can take a train from Rochester to Reading via London Victoria, Victoria station, Paddington station, and London Paddington in around 2h 9m.
