Reading to Whitstable Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Whitstable takes 2h 15m and the fastest train takes 2h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Reading to Whitstable. 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 15m
Duration: 98 mi
Distance: £65
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain Bristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
Take the train from London Victoria to Whitstabletrain London Victoria - Ramsgate / ...

2h 46m

£48–110

Reading to Whitstable train times

Trains run hourly between Reading and Whitstable. The earliest departure is at 4:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:12 PM which arrives into Whitstable at 1:31 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 2h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:43 AM → 9:03 AM
2h 20m • 2 changes
7:42 AM → 9:59 AM
2h 17m • 2 changes
8:42 AM → 10:58 AM
2h 15m • 2 changes
9:46 AM → 11:58 AM
2h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:48 AM → 8:03 AM
2h 15m • 2 changes
6:43 AM → 9:03 AM
2h 20m • 2 changes
7:42 AM → 9:59 AM
2h 17m • 2 changes
8:42 AM → 10:58 AM
2h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:48 AM → 8:03 AM
2h 15m • 2 changes
6:43 AM → 9:03 AM
2h 20m • 2 changes
7:42 AM → 9:59 AM
2h 17m • 2 changes
8:42 AM → 10:58 AM
2h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:48 AM → 8:03 AM
2h 15m • 2 changes
6:43 AM → 9:03 AM
2h 20m • 2 changes
7:42 AM → 9:59 AM
2h 17m • 2 changes
8:42 AM → 10:58 AM
2h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

4:55 AM → 7:58 AM
3h 3m • 2 changes
6:42 AM → 8:58 AM
2h 16m • 2 changes
7:47 AM → 9:58 AM
2h 11m • 2 changes
8:44 AM → 10:58 AM
2h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

6:20 AM → 9:00 AM
2h 40m • 2 changes
6:53 AM → 9:59 AM
3h 6m • 2 changes
8:21 AM → 10:59 AM
2h 38m • 2 changes
9:29 AM → 11:59 AM
2h 29m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:48 AM → 8:03 AM
2h 15m • 2 changes
6:43 AM → 9:03 AM
2h 20m • 2 changes
7:42 AM → 9:59 AM
2h 17m • 2 changes
8:42 AM → 10:58 AM
2h 15m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Reading to Whitstable? 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.