The average train between Chelmsford and Reading takes 1h 29m and the fastest train takes 1h 19m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Chelmsford 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 20 minutes between Chelmsford and Reading. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Reading at 1:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford and take an average of 1h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to Reading. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford station and arriving at Reading station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 29m.
Chelmsford to Reading train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Chelmsford station.
Chelmsford to Reading train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Chelmsford to Reading train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Chelmsford and Reading is 104.3 km. The road distance is 112 km.
You can take a train from Chelmsford to Reading via Stratford and London Paddington in around 1h 38m.
