The average train between Reading and Chelsea takes 37 min and the fastest train takes 22 min. The train runs at least 10 times per hour from Reading to Chelsea. 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 10 minutes between Reading and Chelsea. The earliest departure is at 6:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 9:35 AM which arrives into Chelsea at 9:59 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 37 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Reading station and arriving at Chelsea station. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate 3 times a day. The journey takes approximately 37 min.
Reading to Chelsea train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Reading station.
Reading to Chelsea train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Paddington station.
Book your Reading to Chelsea train tickets online with South Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) and Elizabeth Line (TfL).
The distance between Reading and Chelsea is 55.6 km. The road distance is 57 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Reading to London Paddington every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £15–30 and the journey takes 41 min. Two other operators also service this route.
