Reading to Chertsey by train

Travelling by train from Reading to Chertsey

Ready to travel from Reading to Chertsey by train? Whether it’s your first time or you’re a seasoned train traveller, this guide will provide you with all the essential information you need for a smooth, enjoyable ride.

Train cost for travel between Reading and Chertsey

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is US$29.39, but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 3 months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

• Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

• Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

• Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

• Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

• Are an even greener travel option than high speed

• Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Departure frequency and timetable from Reading to Chertsey

Here are the scheduling basics for trains from Reading to Chertsey:

• 05:42 is the first scheduled train (Monday-Friday).

• 23:12 the the last scheduled train (Monday-Friday).

• 07:12 is the first scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).

• 22:54 is the last scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).

• A train departs every 23 minutes from Reading toward Chertsey.

Start booking your ticket aboard one of the 48 trains serving this route each day.

How long does the train from Reading to Chertsey take?

The shortest journey time on this route is 46 minutes, with trains covering a total distance of 33 kilometres.

How far in advance Reading and Chertsey tickets go on sale

Tickets for travel between Reading and Chertsey are available 3 months in advance. To be notified by email when a certain travel date goes on sale, set up a booking alert.

Maximising your travels to Chertsey

For a smooth travel experience, explore our help articles. Start planning your holiday and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Chertsey.