The average train between Rochester and Reading takes 1h 37m and the fastest train takes 1h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Rochester to Reading. 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 Rochester and Reading. The earliest departure is at 4:44 AM at night, and the last departure from Rochester is at 10:32 PM which arrives into Reading at 12:22 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 1h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Rochester to Reading. However, there are services departing from Rochester station and arriving at Reading station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 37m.
Rochester to Reading train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Rochester station.
Rochester to Reading train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Rochester to Reading train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Rochester and Reading is 102.7 km. The road distance is 114 km.
You can take a train from Rochester to Reading via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 1h 27m.