Reading to Canterbury by train

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Overview: trains from Reading to Canterbury

Find the key information for travelling by train from Reading to Canterbury, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 04:34 View journey
Last train 23:55 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 2hr 2m View journey
Distance (km) 144
Trains / day 83 View all
Cheapest journey €75.95 View journey
Avg journey time 2hr 37m
Train operators 9

Reading to Canterbury train travel explained

Want to know how to get from Reading to Canterbury by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!

The fastest trains from Reading to Canterbury take around 2 hours and 2 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 144 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Reading is scheduled to depart at around  04:34. The last departure is usually at around 23:55 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Reading at around 04:40, with the last train leaving at around 22:34. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 83 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 7 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from €75.95.

We think any time is a great time to visit Canterbury, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.

For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Canterbury.

Is there a direct train from Reading to Canterbury?

The journey between Reading and Canterbury usually involves one change of train.

We usually find at least one departure on the route from Reading to Canterbury every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.

Trains are typically more frequent on weekends, when we found at least one departure.

How long does it take to travel from Reading to Canterbury?

The Reading to Canterbury train travel takes about 2 hours and 2 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Reading to Canterbury train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Canterbury leaving Reading at around 04:34 and the last train leaving at around 23:55 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Reading at around 04:40, with the final departure at 22:34.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.