Train Reading to West Malling from £52 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and West Malling takes 1h 45m and the fastest train takes 1h 37m. There is a train service every few hours from Reading to West Malling. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 45m
Duration: 72 mi
Distance: £52
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 24m

£35–93

Reading to West Malling train times

Trains run hourly between Reading and West Malling. The earliest departure is at 6:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 10:53 PM which arrives into West Malling at 8:22 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 1h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

6:36 AM → 8:22 AM
1h 45m • 2 changes
7:08 AM → 8:52 AM
1h 44m • 2 changes
7:35 AM → 9:22 AM
1h 46m • 2 changes
8:42 AM → 10:22 AM
1h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

6:42 AM → 8:22 AM
1h 40m • 2 changes
7:42 AM → 9:22 AM
1h 39m • 2 changes
8:35 AM → 10:22 AM
1h 47m • 2 changes
9:41 AM → 11:22 AM
1h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

10:53 PM → 8:22 AM
Arrives next day
9h 28m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

6:36 AM → 8:22 AM
1h 45m • 2 changes
7:07 AM → 8:52 AM
1h 44m • 2 changes
7:35 AM → 9:22 AM
1h 46m • 2 changes
8:42 AM → 10:22 AM
1h 39m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Reading to West Malling? 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 West Malling.

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Distance: 72 mi
Duration: 1h 45m

What companies run services between Reading, England and West Malling, England?

You can take a train from Reading to West Malling via London Paddington, Paddington station, Charing Cross station, and London Charing Cross in around 2h 24m.

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