Kent to Reading Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Kent and Reading takes 2h 4m 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.

2h 4m
Duration: 104 mi
Distance: £70
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Ashford International

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1h 53m

£50–121

Kent to Reading train times

Trains run hourly between Kent and Reading. The earliest departure is at 12:47 AM at night, and the last departure from Kent is at 10:53 PM which arrives into Reading at 1:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Ashford International and take an average of 2h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:18 PM → 8:11 PM
1h 52m • 3 changes
7:18 PM → 9:11 PM
1h 52m • 3 changes
8:18 PM → 10:15 PM
1h 57m • 3 changes
9:18 PM → 11:25 PM
2h 6m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

1:43 AM → 9:07 AM
7h 23m • 3 changes
8:16 AM → 10:11 AM
1h 54m • 3 changes
9:17 AM → 11:08 AM
1h 50m • 3 changes
10:17 AM → 12:09 PM
1h 51m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

12:47 AM → 6:51 AM
6h 3m • 3 changes
6:35 AM → 8:32 AM
1h 57m • 3 changes
7:37 AM → 9:32 AM
1h 55m • 3 changes
8:19 AM → 10:11 AM
1h 52m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

1:43 AM → 6:51 AM
5h 7m • 3 changes
6:35 AM → 8:32 AM
1h 57m • 3 changes
7:37 AM → 9:32 AM
1h 55m • 3 changes
8:19 AM → 10:11 AM
1h 52m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

1:43 AM → 6:51 AM
5h 7m • 3 changes
6:35 AM → 8:32 AM
1h 57m • 3 changes
7:37 AM → 9:32 AM
1h 55m • 3 changes
8:19 AM → 10:11 AM
1h 52m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

1:43 AM → 6:51 AM
5h 7m • 3 changes
6:35 AM → 8:32 AM
1h 57m • 3 changes
7:37 AM → 9:32 AM
1h 55m • 3 changes
8:19 AM → 10:11 AM
1h 52m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

1:43 AM → 6:51 AM
5h 7m • 3 changes
6:35 AM → 8:32 AM
1h 57m • 3 changes
7:37 AM → 9:32 AM
1h 55m • 3 changes
8:19 AM → 10:11 AM
1h 52m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Kent 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.

What companies run services between Kent, England and Reading, England?

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 1h 53m.

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