The average train between Gillingham and Reading takes 1h 51m and the fastest train takes 1h 35m. There is an hourly train service from Gillingham 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 Gillingham and Reading. The earliest departure is at 5:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gillingham is at 10:24 PM which arrives into Reading at 12:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford International and take an average of 1h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Gillingham to Reading. However, there are services departing from Gillingham station and arriving at Reading station via Stratford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 51m.
Gillingham to Reading train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Gillingham (Kent) station.
Gillingham to Reading train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Gillingham to Reading train tickets online with Southeastern, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Gillingham and Reading is 105.6 km. The road distance is 119 km.
You can take a train from Gillingham (Kent) to Reading via Stratford International, Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford DLR Station, Stratford, and London Paddington in around 1h 53m.