Compare prices and tickets Reading to Chingford by train
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Reading to Chingford
Trains from Reading to Chingford run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £31 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:10, the last at 23:14. The fastest train covers the 70 km distance in 1h 9m.
Distance 70 km |
Average train duration 1h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price £31 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 1h 9m |
First train 5:10 |
Last train 23:14 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Train companies: Great Western Railway, London Overground, Elizabeth Line (TfL), Great Western Railway (GWR) from Reading to Chingford trainsGreat Western Railway, London Overground, Elizabeth Line (TfL), Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Reading and Chingford from £31. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Reading to Chingford train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Reading to Chingford by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Chingford, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Reading and Chingford
Most Reading to Chingford trains use the Reading to Chingford station pair, with some services arriving at Highams Park. Use this guide to compare Reading and Chingford train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Reading station do trains to Chingford leave from?
Getting to Reading from Reading city centre
Reading train station facilities and services
Reading has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Reading.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Reading.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Reading.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Reading: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Reading: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Reading: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: platforms can be reached via lift and bridge, ticket office is step free, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible public telephones: Accessible low-level Pay Phone is available at the station main concourse. Please request staff assistance if you need to, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxi are available at the station entrance. please request staff assistance if you need to, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office and at the car park, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to Tilehurst from Reading city centre
Tilehurst is 4 km from Reading city centre. Public transport options include:
Tilehurst train station facilities and services
Tilehurst has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Tilehurst.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Tilehurst.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Tilehurst.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Tilehurst: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Tilehurst: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Tilehurst: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Step free Category C - This station does not have step free access to operational platforms, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible taxis: Accessible Taxis available at this station Please call our free help line for assistance, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: No, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Which Chingford station do trains from Reading arrive at?
Getting to Chingford from Chingford city centre
Chingford train station facilities and services
Chingford has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Chingford.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Chingford. ATMs are available at Chingford.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Chingford. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point, Helpline Contact: 0343 222 1234, Passenger Information Systems: Announcements, Arrival screens.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Chingford: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Chingford: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Chingford: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Accessibility category A. This station has step-free access to all platforms, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Highams Park from Chingford city centre
Highams Park is 2 km from Chingford city centre. Public transport options include:
Highams Park train station facilities and services
Highams Park has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Highams Park.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Highams Park.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Highams Park.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Highams Park: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Highams Park: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Highams Park: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Note: step free access to platform 2 is via the car park, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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