The average train between Reading and Chipstead takes 2h 10m and the fastest train takes 1h 43m. There is an hourly train service from Reading to Chipstead. 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 Chipstead. The earliest departure is at 4:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Chipstead at 6:28 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 2h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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1h 57m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Reading to Chipstead? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Reading to Chipstead. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Purley station via London Paddington station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.
Reading to Chipstead train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Chipstead train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Purley station.
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The distance between Reading and Chipstead is 57.9 km. The road distance is 68 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Chipstead via London Paddington, Farringdon Without, Farringdon, and Purley in around 1h 59m.