Train Chester to Reading from £94 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Chester and Reading takes 3h 38m and the fastest train takes 3h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from Chester 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.

3h 38m
Duration: 171 mi
Distance: £94
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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3h 46m

£76–116

Chester to Reading train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Chester and Reading. The earliest departure is at 7:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 9:34 PM which arrives into Reading at 8:48 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, June 8, 2026

7:32 AM → 10:44 AM
3h 12m • 1 change
8:32 AM → 11:40 AM
3h 8m • 1 change
9:32 AM → 12:37 PM
3h 5m • 1 change
10:32 AM → 1:41 PM
3h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, June 9, 2026

7:32 AM → 10:44 AM
3h 12m • 1 change
8:32 AM → 11:40 AM
3h 8m • 1 change
9:32 AM → 12:37 PM
3h 5m • 1 change
10:32 AM → 1:41 PM
3h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, June 10, 2026

7:32 AM → 10:44 AM
3h 12m • 1 change
8:32 AM → 11:40 AM
3h 8m • 1 change
9:32 AM → 12:37 PM
3h 5m • 1 change
10:32 AM → 1:41 PM
3h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, June 11, 2026

7:32 AM → 10:44 AM
3h 12m • 1 change
8:32 AM → 11:40 AM
3h 8m • 1 change
9:32 AM → 12:37 PM
3h 5m • 1 change
10:32 AM → 1:41 PM
3h 9m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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