The average train between Whitstable and Reading takes 2h 7m and the fastest train takes 2h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Whitstable 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 Whitstable and Reading. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Whitstable is at 9:51 PM which arrives into Reading at 12:02 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 2h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Whitstable to Reading. However, there are services departing from Whitstable station and arriving at Reading station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.
Whitstable to Reading train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Whitstable station.
Whitstable to Reading train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Whitstable to Reading train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Whitstable and Reading is 138.9 km. The road distance is 155 km.
You can take a train from Whitstable to Reading via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 2h 8m.