The average train between Gravesend and Reading takes 1h 23m and the fastest train takes 1h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Gravesend 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 Gravesend and Reading. The earliest departure is at 4:59 AM at night, and the last departure from Gravesend is at 10:45 PM which arrives into Reading at 12:35 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 1h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Gravesend to Reading. However, there are services departing from Gravesend station and arriving at Reading station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 23m.
Gravesend to Reading train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Gravesend station.
Gravesend to Reading train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Gravesend to Reading train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Gravesend and Reading is 93 km. The road distance is 102 km.
You can take a train from Gravesend to Reading via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 1h 14m.