The average train between Ebbsfleet and Reading takes 2h 5m and the fastest train takes 1h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from Ebbsfleet 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 Ebbsfleet and Reading. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ebbsfleet is at 10:07 PM which arrives into Reading at 12:33 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 2h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Ebbsfleet to Reading? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Ebbsfleet to Reading. However, there are services departing from Ebbsfleet station and arriving at Reading station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.
Ebbsfleet to Reading train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Cliffs End, Thanet Parkway station.
Ebbsfleet to Reading train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Ebbsfleet to Reading train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Ebbsfleet and Reading is 162 km. The road distance is 196 km.
You can take a train from Cliffs End, Thanet Parkway to Reading via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 2h 8m.