The average train between Chepstow and Reading takes 2h 17m and the fastest train takes 1h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from Chepstow 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 hourly between Chepstow and Reading. The earliest departure is at 12:24 AM at night, and the last departure from Chepstow is at 8:24 PM which arrives into Reading at 10:34 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Chepstow to Reading. However, there are services departing from Chepstow station and arriving at Reading station via Gloucester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.
Chepstow to Reading train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Chepstow station.
Chepstow to Reading train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Chepstow to Reading train tickets online with Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Chepstow and Reading is 119.7 km. The road distance is 169 km.
You can take a train from Chepstow to Reading via Gloucester in around 2h 32m.