Accrington to Reading Trains

Accrington to Reading trains

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The average train between Accrington and Reading takes 5h 40m and the fastest train takes 4h 43m. 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 40m
Duration: 218 mi
Distance: £97
Average price: Hourly
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5h 23m

£81–130

Accrington to Reading train times

Trains run hourly between Accrington and Reading. The earliest departure is at 6:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Accrington is at 8:22 PM which arrives into Reading at 7:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 5h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

8:22 AM → 1:06 PM
4h 44m • 2 changes
9:22 AM → 2:41 PM
5h 19m • 2 changes
10:22 AM → 3:06 PM
4h 44m • 2 changes
11:22 AM → 4:40 PM
5h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

6:22 AM → 11:05 AM
4h 43m • 2 changes
7:22 AM → 12:05 PM
4h 43m • 2 changes
8:22 AM → 1:06 PM
4h 44m • 2 changes
9:22 AM → 2:41 PM
5h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:22 AM → 11:05 AM
4h 43m • 2 changes
7:22 AM → 12:05 PM
4h 43m • 2 changes
8:22 AM → 1:06 PM
4h 44m • 2 changes
9:22 AM → 2:41 PM
5h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:22 AM → 11:05 AM
4h 43m • 2 changes
7:22 AM → 12:05 PM
4h 43m • 2 changes
8:22 AM → 1:06 PM
4h 44m • 2 changes
9:22 AM → 2:41 PM
5h 19m • 2 changes
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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.

Accrington to Reading trains

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Accrington to Reading train times

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

8:22 AM → 1:06 PM

9:22 AM → 2:41 PM

10:22 AM → 3:06 PM

11:22 AM → 4:40 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

6:22 AM → 11:05 AM

7:22 AM → 12:05 PM

8:22 AM → 1:06 PM

9:22 AM → 2:41 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:22 AM → 11:05 AM

7:22 AM → 12:05 PM

8:22 AM → 1:06 PM

9:22 AM → 2:41 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:22 AM → 11:05 AM

7:22 AM → 12:05 PM

8:22 AM → 1:06 PM

9:22 AM → 2:41 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Accrington, England and Reading, England?

Train from Preston to Birmingham New Street

Accrington to Reading trains

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Accrington to Reading train times

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

8:22 AM → 1:06 PM

9:22 AM → 2:41 PM

10:22 AM → 3:06 PM

11:22 AM → 4:40 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

6:22 AM → 11:05 AM

7:22 AM → 12:05 PM

8:22 AM → 1:06 PM

9:22 AM → 2:41 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:22 AM → 11:05 AM

7:22 AM → 12:05 PM

8:22 AM → 1:06 PM

9:22 AM → 2:41 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:22 AM → 11:05 AM

7:22 AM → 12:05 PM

8:22 AM → 1:06 PM

9:22 AM → 2:41 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Accrington, England and Reading, England?

Train from Preston to Birmingham New Street

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