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Trains from Reading Stations to Canterbury West (CBW)

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36

train journeys
per day

89

miles (143 kms)

2hrs 13 mins

fastest journey

04:35 / 00:30

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

2

operators run

2

routes

Trains from Reading Stations to Canterbury West (CBW)

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On a typical weekday there are 36 scheduled rail journeys between Reading Stations and Canterbury West , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 36 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Reading Stations to Canterbury West is approximately 89 miles (143 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 2hrs 27 mins.

GWR, Southeastern are the main train operating companies running services between Reading Stations and Canterbury West.

There are 2 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Reading to Canterbury West. The fastest journey time on this route takes 2hrs 13 mins.

Journeys from Reading Stations to Canterbury West Today

  • Mon 1st Apr
    04:35
    2 hrs 55 mins 2 changes
    07:30
    Reading
    Canterbury West
    Reading to Canterbury West
  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:00
    2 hrs 30 mins 2 changes
    08:30
    Reading
    Canterbury West
    Reading to Canterbury West
  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:42
    2 hrs 32 mins 3 changes
    09:14
    Reading
    Canterbury West
    Reading to Canterbury West
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:20
    2 hrs 10 mins 2 changes
    09:30
    Reading
    Canterbury West
    Reading to Canterbury West
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:51
    2 hrs 20 mins 3 changes
    10:11
    Reading
    Canterbury West
    Reading to Canterbury West
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:20
    2 hrs 10 mins 2 changes
    10:30
    Reading
    Canterbury West
    Reading to Canterbury West
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:41
    2 hrs 30 mins 3 changes
    11:11
    Reading
    Canterbury West
    Reading to Canterbury West
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:28
    2 hrs 2 mins 2 changes
    11:30
    Reading
    Canterbury West
    Reading to Canterbury West
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:47
    2 hrs 24 mins 3 changes
    12:11
    Reading
    Canterbury West
    Reading to Canterbury West
  • Mon 1st Apr
    10:26
    2 hrs 4 mins 2 changes
    12:30
    Reading
    Canterbury West
    Reading to Canterbury West
  • Mon 1st Apr
    10:47
    2 hrs 24 mins 3 changes
    13:11
    Reading
    Canterbury West
    Reading to Canterbury West
  • Mon 1st Apr
    11:27
    2 hrs 3 mins 2 changes
    13:30
    Reading
    Canterbury West
    Reading to Canterbury West
  • Mon 1st Apr
    11:47
    2 hrs 24 mins 3 changes
    14:11
    Reading
    Canterbury West
    Reading to Canterbury West
  • Mon 1st Apr
    12:24
    2 hrs 6 mins 2 changes
    14:30
    Reading
    Canterbury West
    Reading to Canterbury West
  • Mon 1st Apr
    12:52
    2 hrs 21 mins 3 changes
    15:13
    Reading
    Canterbury West
    Reading to Canterbury West
  • Mon 1st Apr
    13:20
    2 hrs 10 mins 2 changes
    15:30
    Reading
    Canterbury West
    Reading to Canterbury West
  • Mon 1st Apr
    13:51
    2 hrs 20 mins 3 changes
    16:11
    Reading
    Canterbury West
    Reading to Canterbury West
  • Mon 1st Apr
    14:26
    2 hrs 4 mins 2 changes
    16:30
    Reading
    Canterbury West
    Reading to Canterbury West
  • Mon 1st Apr
    14:48
    2 hrs 23 mins 3 changes
    17:11
    Reading
    Canterbury West
    Reading to Canterbury West
  • Mon 1st Apr
    15:27
    2 hrs 3 mins 2 changes
    17:30
    Reading
    Canterbury West
    Reading to Canterbury West

About Reading Stations Station

Station name Reading Stations (137)
Address London St. Pancras International st, Pancras Road, London, Greater London, N1C 4QP
Managed by NR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:45 - 23:15
Saturday 06:00 - 23:15
Sunday 07:15 - 23:15
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Available

About Canterbury West Station

Station name Canterbury West (CBW)
Address Canterbury West station, Station Road West, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 8AN
Managed by SE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:15 - 19:30
Saturday 06:15 - 19:30
Sunday 08:30 - 17:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Reading Stations and Canterbury West

The travel time between Reading Stations and Canterbury West by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 2hrs 27 mins & the fastest journey takes 2hrs 13 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Reading Stations and Canterbury West vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 36 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 04:35, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:30.

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Amenities on trains between Reading Stations and Canterbury West can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Reading Stations & Canterbury West. owever, there are 36 possible journeys which require a change.

GWR, Southeastern are the main train operating companies running services between Reading Stations and Canterbury West.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Reading Stations and Canterbury West, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.