The average train between Reading and Chingford takes 1h 15m and the fastest train takes 1h 9m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Reading to Chingford. 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 20 minutes between Reading and Chingford. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 7:01 PM which arrives into Chingford at 8:12 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 1h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


1h 12m • 2 changes


1h 23m • 2 changes


1h 10m • 2 changes


1h 19m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Chingford. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Chingford station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 15m.
Reading to Chingford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Chingford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Chingford station.
Book your Reading to Chingford train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and London Overground.
The distance between Reading and Chingford is 69.9 km. The road distance is 81 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Chingford via London Paddington, Liverpool Street Station, and London Liverpool Street in around 1h 35m.