The average train between Chipstead and Reading takes 1h 57m and the fastest train takes 1h 43m. There is an hourly train service from Chipstead 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 Chipstead and Reading. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chipstead is at 10:58 PM which arrives into Reading at 6:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Purley and take an average of 1h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Chipstead to Reading. However, there are services departing from Chipstead station and arriving at Reading station via Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 57m.
Chipstead to Reading train services, operated by Southern, depart from Purley station.
Chipstead to Reading train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Chipstead to Reading train tickets online with Southern, Thameslink and 2 other operators.
The distance between Chipstead and Reading is 57.9 km. The road distance is 92 km.
You can take a train from Chipstead to Reading via Purley, Farringdon, Farringdon Without, and London Paddington in around 1h 58m.