The average train between Chingford and Reading takes 1h 17m and the fastest train takes 1h 12m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Chingford 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 Chingford and Reading. The earliest departure is at 5:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chingford is at 6:09 PM which arrives into Reading at 7:25 PM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 1h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


1h 13m • 2 changes


1h 18m • 2 changes


1h 15m • 2 changes


1h 14m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Chingford to Reading. However, there are services departing from Chingford station and arriving at Reading station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 17m.
Chingford to Reading train services, operated by London Overground, depart from Chingford station.
Chingford to Reading train services, operated by London Overground, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Chingford to Reading train tickets online with London Overground, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Chingford and Reading is 69.9 km. The road distance is 81 km.
You can take a train from Chingford to Reading via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street Station, and London Paddington in around 1h 26m.