Chatham to Reading Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Chatham and Reading takes 1h 58m and the fastest train takes 1h 40m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Chatham 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 58m
Duration: 75 mi
Distance: £51
Average price: Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Train via London

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2h 3m

£36–90

Chatham to Reading train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Chatham and Reading. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chatham is at 11:32 PM which arrives into Reading at 8:21 AM. All services require a transfer at London Victoria and take an average of 1h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

1:02 PM → 2:46 PM
1h 43m • 2 changes
1:35 PM → 3:23 PM
1h 48m • 2 changes
2:02 PM → 3:46 PM
1h 43m • 2 changes
2:35 PM → 4:23 PM
1h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:00 AM → 7:11 AM
2h 10m • 2 changes
5:33 AM → 7:15 AM
1h 42m • 2 changes
6:05 AM → 7:55 AM
1h 50m • 2 changes
6:34 AM → 8:26 AM
1h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:04 AM → 7:11 AM
2h 6m • 2 changes
6:02 AM → 7:45 AM
1h 42m • 2 changes
6:35 AM → 8:23 AM
1h 48m • 2 changes
7:02 AM → 8:44 AM
1h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

6:50 AM → 8:54 AM
2h 4m • 2 changes
7:15 AM → 9:23 AM
2h 7m • 2 changes
8:01 AM → 9:47 AM
1h 45m • 2 changes
8:15 AM → 10:13 AM
1h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:00 AM → 7:11 AM
2h 10m • 2 changes
5:33 AM → 7:15 AM
1h 42m • 2 changes
6:05 AM → 7:55 AM
1h 50m • 2 changes
6:34 AM → 8:26 AM
1h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:00 AM → 7:11 AM
2h 10m • 2 changes
5:33 AM → 7:15 AM
1h 42m • 2 changes
6:05 AM → 7:55 AM
1h 50m • 2 changes
6:34 AM → 8:26 AM
1h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:00 AM → 7:11 AM
2h 10m • 2 changes
5:33 AM → 7:15 AM
1h 42m • 2 changes
6:05 AM → 7:55 AM
1h 50m • 2 changes
6:34 AM → 8:26 AM
1h 52m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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