The average train between Reading and Chatham takes 1h 43m 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.
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 1:33 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 1h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Chatham. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Chatham station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 43m.
Reading to Chatham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Chatham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Chatham station.
Book your Reading to Chatham train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between Reading and Chatham is 104.3 km. The road distance is 121 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Chatham via London Paddington, Paddington station, Victoria station, and London Victoria in around 2h 13m.
