The average train between Reading and Chepstow takes 2h 11m and the fastest train takes 1h 31m. There is a train service every few hours from Reading to Chepstow. 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 Reading and Chepstow. The earliest departure is at 5:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:27 PM which arrives into Chepstow at 6:44 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Chepstow. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Chepstow station via Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.
Reading to Chepstow train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Chepstow train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Chepstow station.
Book your Reading to Chepstow train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Transport for Wales and Cross Country.
The distance between Reading and Chepstow is 119.7 km. The road distance is 184 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Chepstow via Newport (S Wales) in around 2h 4m.