The average train between Reading and Kent takes 2h 12m and the fastest train takes 1h 45m. There is a train service every few hours 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.
Trains run hourly between Reading and Kent. The earliest departure is at 4:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:13 PM which arrives into Kent at 7:40 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 2h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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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.
No, there is no direct train from Reading to Kent. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Kent station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.
Reading to Kent train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Kent train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Ashford International station.
Book your Reading to Kent train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between Reading and Kent is 119.1 km. The road distance is 168 km.
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 32m.