The average train between Margate and Reading takes 2h 23m and the fastest train takes 2h 12m. There is an hourly train service from Margate 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 Margate and Reading. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Margate is at 9:49 PM which arrives into Reading at 12:33 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 2h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Margate to Reading. However, there are services departing from Margate station and arriving at Reading station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.
Margate to Reading train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Margate station.
Margate to Reading train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Margate to Reading train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Margate and Reading is 163.7 km. The road distance is 208 km.
You can take a train from Margate to Reading via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 2h 26m.
