Reading to Kent Trains

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: £70
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Ashford International

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2h 24m

£50–119

Reading to Kent train times

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 11:12 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 Friday, October 30, 2026

4:18 PM → 6:08 PM
1h 50m • 3 changes
4:44 PM → 6:39 PM
1h 55m • 3 changes
5:20 PM → 7:08 PM
1h 48m • 3 changes
5:50 PM → 7:38 PM
1h 48m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

4:55 AM → 7:55 AM
3h • 3 changes
7:18 AM → 9:08 AM
1h 50m • 3 changes
8:20 AM → 10:08 AM
1h 48m • 3 changes
9:20 AM → 11:08 AM
1h 48m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

7:42 AM → 10:08 AM
2h 26m • 3 changes
9:10 AM → 11:08 AM
1h 58m • 3 changes
10:14 AM → 12:08 PM
1h 54m • 3 changes
11:14 AM → 1:08 PM
1h 54m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:48 AM → 7:39 AM
1h 51m • 3 changes
6:14 AM → 8:07 AM
1h 53m • 3 changes
6:50 AM → 8:40 AM
1h 50m • 3 changes
7:51 AM → 9:40 AM
1h 49m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:48 AM → 7:39 AM
1h 51m • 3 changes
6:14 AM → 8:07 AM
1h 53m • 3 changes
6:50 AM → 8:40 AM
1h 50m • 3 changes
7:51 AM → 9:40 AM
1h 49m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:48 AM → 7:39 AM
1h 51m • 3 changes
6:14 AM → 8:07 AM
1h 53m • 3 changes
6:50 AM → 8:40 AM
1h 50m • 3 changes
7:51 AM → 9:40 AM
1h 49m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:48 AM → 7:39 AM
1h 51m • 3 changes
6:14 AM → 8:07 AM
1h 53m • 3 changes
6:50 AM → 8:40 AM
1h 50m • 3 changes
7:51 AM → 9:40 AM
1h 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.

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 24m.

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