Accrington to Reading Trains

Accrington to Reading trains

Travel from

Search accommodation with Expedia

Trip Overview

The average train between Accrington and Reading takes 5h 49m and the fastest train takes 5h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Accrington 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.

5h 49m
Duration: 214 mi
Distance: £110
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Accrington to Manchester Victoriatrain Blackburn - Manchester Victoria / ...
Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Readingtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...

5h 20m

£87–143

Accrington to Reading train times

Trains run hourly between Accrington and Reading. The earliest departure is at 6:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Accrington is at 11:28 PM which arrives into Reading at 10:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Victoria and take an average of 5h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

10:21 PM → 8:48 AM
Arrives next day
10h 27m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:26 AM → 11:40 AM
5h 14m • 2 changes
7:26 AM → 12:37 PM
5h 11m • 2 changes
8:28 AM → 1:41 PM
5h 13m • 2 changes
9:28 AM → 2:41 PM
5h 13m • 2 changes
Show more

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:26 AM → 11:40 AM
5h 14m • 2 changes
7:26 AM → 12:37 PM
5h 11m • 2 changes
8:28 AM → 1:41 PM
5h 13m • 2 changes
9:28 AM → 2:41 PM
5h 13m • 2 changes
Show more

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:26 AM → 11:40 AM
5h 14m • 2 changes
7:26 AM → 12:37 PM
5h 11m • 2 changes
8:28 AM → 1:41 PM
5h 13m • 2 changes
9:28 AM → 2:41 PM
5h 13m • 2 changes
Show more

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:26 AM → 11:40 AM
5h 14m • 2 changes
7:26 AM → 12:37 PM
5h 11m • 2 changes
8:28 AM → 1:41 PM
5h 13m • 2 changes
9:28 AM → 2:41 PM
5h 13m • 2 changes
Show more

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:26 AM → 11:40 AM
5h 14m • 2 changes
7:26 AM → 12:37 PM
5h 11m • 2 changes
8:28 AM → 1:41 PM
5h 13m • 2 changes
9:28 AM → 2:41 PM
5h 13m • 2 changes
Show more

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:26 AM → 11:41 AM
5h 15m • 2 changes
7:26 AM → 12:42 PM
5h 16m • 2 changes
8:28 AM → 1:40 PM
5h 12m • 2 changes
9:28 AM → 2:41 PM
5h 13m • 2 changes
Show more

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Accrington to Reading? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.