The average train between Chelsea and Reading takes 34 min and the fastest train takes 23 min. The train runs at least 9 times per hour from Chelsea 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 10 minutes between Chelsea and Reading. The earliest departure is at 7:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chelsea is at 11:03 AM which arrives into Reading at 11:26 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 34 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chelsea station and arriving at Reading station. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate 3 times a day. The journey takes approximately 34 min.
Chelsea to Reading train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from London Paddington station.
Chelsea to Reading train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.
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The distance between Chelsea and Reading is 55.6 km. The road distance is 57 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Reading every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £15–30 and the journey takes 36 min. Two other operators also service this route.