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Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Kent takes 2h 6m and the fastest train takes 1h 47m. There is an hourly train service from Reading to Kent. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 6m
Duration
104 mi
Distance
£71
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Ashford International

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  1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train Didcot Parkway - London Paddington / ...
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain train St Pancras International - Margate / ...
2h 29m
£51–120

Reading to Kent train times

Trains run hourly between Reading and Kent. 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 Kent at 6:44 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 2h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)SoutheasternSoutheastern1h 57m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)SoutheasternSoutheastern1h 48m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)SoutheasternSoutheastern1h 56m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)SoutheasternSoutheastern1h 56m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)SoutheasternSoutheastern2h 26m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)SoutheasternSoutheastern1h 56m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)SoutheasternSoutheastern1h 57m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)SoutheasternSoutheastern1h 55m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)SoutheasternSoutheastern1h 51m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)SoutheasternSoutheastern1h 53m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)SoutheasternSoutheastern1h 50m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)SoutheasternSoutheastern1h 49m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)SoutheasternSoutheastern1h 51m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)SoutheasternSoutheastern1h 53m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)SoutheasternSoutheastern1h 50m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)SoutheasternSoutheastern1h 49m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Reading to Kent? 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.

Map of how to get from Reading to Kent.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 104.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 6m

What companies run services between Reading, England and Kent, England?

You can take a train from Reading to Lenham via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Ashford International in around 2h 29m.

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