The average train between Sandwich and Reading takes 2h 22m and the fastest train takes 2h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Sandwich 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 Sandwich and Reading. The earliest departure is at 5:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sandwich is at 10:22 PM which arrives into Reading at 1:14 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 2h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Sandwich to Reading. However, there are services departing from Sandwich station and arriving at Reading station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.
Sandwich to Reading train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Sandwich station.
Sandwich to Reading train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Sandwich to Reading train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Sandwich and Reading is 161.8 km. The road distance is 207 km.
You can take a train from Sandwich to Reading via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 2h 25m.