The average train between Welling and Reading takes 1h 32m and the fastest train takes 1h 18m. There is an hourly train service from Welling 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 Welling and Reading. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Welling is at 10:38 PM which arrives into Reading at 12:22 AM. All services require a transfer at London Charing Cross and take an average of 1h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Welling to Reading. However, there are services departing from Welling station and arriving at Reading station via London Charing Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 32m.
Welling to Reading train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Welling station.
Welling to Reading train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Welling to Reading train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Welling and Reading is 74.7 km. The road distance is 80 km.
You can take a train from Welling to Reading via London Charing Cross, Charing Cross station, Paddington station, and London Paddington in around 1h 27m.