The average train between Reading and West Malling takes 1h 41m and the fastest train takes 1h 35m. 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.
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 10:42 PM which arrives into West Malling at 12:22 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 1h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Reading to West Malling. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at West Malling station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 41m.
Reading to West Malling train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to West Malling train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at West Malling station.
Book your Reading to West Malling train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between Reading and West Malling is 97.5 km. The road distance is 116 km.
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 25m.