The average train between Chester and Reading takes 3h 54m and the fastest train takes 3h 1m. 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.
Trains run hourly between Chester and Reading. The earliest departure is at 5:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 9:34 PM which arrives into Reading at 7:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 3h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Chester to Reading. However, there are services departing from Chester station and arriving at Reading station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
Chester to Reading train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Crewe station.
Chester to Reading train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Chester to Reading train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains and 2 other operators.
The distance between Chester and Reading is 232.8 km. The road distance is 275 km.
You can take a train from Chester to Reading via Crewe and Birmingham New Street in around 3h 50m.
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