Margate to Reading Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Margate and Reading takes 2h 23m and the fastest train takes 2h 15m. 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.

2h 23m
Duration: 129 mi
Distance: £84
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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Take the train from Margate to London St Pancras Intltrain Margate - St Pancras International / ...
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2h 7m

£64–139

Margate to Reading train times

Trains run hourly between Margate and Reading. The earliest departure is at 5:37 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.

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

3:44 PM → 6:11 PM
2h 27m • 2 changes
4:32 PM → 6:57 PM
2h 25m • 2 changes
4:49 PM → 7:11 PM
2h 22m • 2 changes
5:49 PM → 8:11 PM
2h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

5:37 AM → 7:52 AM
2h 15m • 2 changes
6:13 AM → 8:32 AM
2h 19m • 2 changes
6:24 AM → 8:53 AM
2h 29m • 2 changes
6:45 AM → 9:03 AM
2h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

5:46 AM → 8:13 AM
2h 27m • 2 changes
6:32 AM → 8:53 AM
2h 21m • 2 changes
6:46 AM → 9:11 AM
2h 25m • 2 changes
7:32 AM → 9:53 AM
2h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

7:46 AM → 10:13 AM
2h 27m • 2 changes
8:29 AM → 10:53 AM
2h 24m • 2 changes
8:49 AM → 11:08 AM
2h 19m • 2 changes
9:32 AM → 11:53 AM
2h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

5:37 AM → 7:52 AM
2h 15m • 2 changes
6:13 AM → 8:32 AM
2h 19m • 2 changes
6:24 AM → 8:53 AM
2h 29m • 2 changes
6:45 AM → 9:03 AM
2h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:37 AM → 7:52 AM
2h 15m • 2 changes
6:13 AM → 8:32 AM
2h 19m • 2 changes
6:24 AM → 8:53 AM
2h 29m • 2 changes
6:45 AM → 9:03 AM
2h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:37 AM → 7:52 AM
2h 15m • 2 changes
6:13 AM → 8:32 AM
2h 19m • 2 changes
6:24 AM → 8:53 AM
2h 29m • 2 changes
6:45 AM → 9:03 AM
2h 18m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Margate 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 Margate, England and Reading, England?

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 7m.

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