Reading to Chatham Trains

Reading to Chatham trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Chatham takes 1h 42m and the fastest train takes 1h 32m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Reading to Chatham. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 42m
Duration: 75 mi
Distance: £56
Average price: Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Train via London

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Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain Didcot Parkway - London Paddington / ...
Take the train from London Victoria to Chathamtrain London Victoria - Gillingham / ...

2h 7m

£37–104

Reading to Chatham train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Reading and Chatham. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:12 PM which arrives into Chatham at 12:52 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 1h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, August 22, 2026

8:48 PM → 10:22 PM
1h 34m • 2 changes
9:17 PM → 10:56 PM
1h 38m • 2 changes
9:35 PM → 11:22 PM
1h 47m • 2 changes
10:14 PM → 11:56 PM
1h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, August 23, 2026

6:20 AM → 8:22 AM
2h 2m • 2 changes
6:53 AM → 9:14 AM
2h 21m • 2 changes
8:20 AM → 10:14 AM
1h 54m • 2 changes
9:10 AM → 10:52 AM
1h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, August 24, 2026

5:48 AM → 7:21 AM
1h 33m • 2 changes
6:14 AM → 7:54 AM
1h 39m • 2 changes
6:43 AM → 8:25 AM
1h 42m • 2 changes
7:20 AM → 8:56 AM
1h 35m • 2 changes
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