Train West Malling to Reading from £51 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between West Malling and Reading takes 1h 50m and the fastest train takes 1h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from West Malling 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.

1h 50m
Duration: 72 mi
Distance: £51
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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1h 48m

£33–92

West Malling to Reading train times

Trains run hourly between West Malling and Reading. The earliest departure is at 6:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from West Malling is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Reading at 12:14 AM. All services require a transfer at London Charing Cross and take an average of 1h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

7:23 PM → 9:11 PM
1h 48m • 2 changes
8:23 PM → 10:11 PM
1h 48m • 2 changes
9:23 PM → 11:25 PM
2h 2m • 2 changes
10:23 PM → 12:33 AM
Arrives next day
2h 10m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

6:23 AM → 8:11 AM
1h 48m • 2 changes
6:53 AM → 8:41 AM
1h 48m • 2 changes
7:21 AM → 9:11 AM
1h 50m • 2 changes
7:53 AM → 9:41 AM
1h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

6:23 AM → 8:11 AM
1h 48m • 2 changes
7:23 AM → 9:11 AM
1h 48m • 2 changes
8:23 AM → 10:11 AM
1h 48m • 2 changes
9:23 AM → 11:08 AM
1h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

9:23 PM → 1:14 AM
Arrives next day
3h 51m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

6:23 AM → 8:11 AM
1h 48m • 2 changes
6:53 AM → 8:41 AM
1h 48m • 2 changes
7:21 AM → 9:11 AM
1h 50m • 2 changes
7:53 AM → 9:41 AM
1h 48m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from West Malling to Reading? 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.

Map of how to get from West Malling to Reading.

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Distance: 72 mi
Duration: 1h 50m

What companies run services between West Malling, England and Reading, England?

You can take a train from West Malling to Reading via London Charing Cross, Charing Cross station, Paddington station, and London Paddington in around 1h 48m.

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