The average train between Maidstone and Reading takes 1h 58m and the fastest train takes 1h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Maidstone 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 Maidstone and Reading. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Maidstone is at 10:14 PM which arrives into Reading at 12:33 AM. All services require a transfer at London Charing Cross and take an average of 1h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Maidstone to Reading. However, there are services departing from Maidstone station and arriving at Reading station via London Charing Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 58m.
Maidstone to Reading train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Maidstone East station.
Maidstone to Reading train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Maidstone to Reading train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Maidstone and Reading is 105.4 km. The road distance is 124 km.
You can take a train from Maidstone East to Reading via London Charing Cross, Charing Cross station, Paddington station, and London Paddington in around 1h 56m.