The average train between Kent and Reading takes 2h 6m and the fastest train takes 1h 48m. There is an hourly train service from Kent 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 Kent and Reading. The earliest departure is at 1:47 AM at night, and the last departure from Kent is at 10:53 PM which arrives into Reading at 1:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Ashford International and take an average of 2h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Kent to Reading. However, there are services departing from Kent station and arriving at Reading station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.
Kent to Reading train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Ashford International station.
Kent to Reading train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Kent to Reading train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Kent and Reading is 119.1 km. The road distance is 168 km.
You can take a train from Lenham to Reading via Ashford International, London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 2h 2m.
