The average train between Welling and Reading takes 1h 31m 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 7:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Welling is at 11:38 PM which arrives into Reading at 8:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Abbey Wood / Florence Road and take an average of 1h 31m. 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 Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 31m.
Welling to Reading train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Abbey Wood 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 85 km.
You can take a bus from Okehampton Crescent / Lodge Hill to Reading via Abbey Wood / Florence Road, Abbey Wood, and London Paddington in around 1h 20m.