The average train between Bangor and Reading takes 5h 33m and the fastest train takes 4h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Bangor 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.
Trains run every 4 hours between Bangor and Reading. The earliest departure is at 5:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bangor is at 8:19 PM which arrives into Reading at 8:41 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bangor to Reading. However, there are services departing from Bangor station and arriving at Reading station via Stafford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.
Bangor to Reading train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Bangor (Gwynedd) station.
Bangor to Reading train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Bangor to Reading train tickets online with Avanti West Coast and Cross Country.
The distance between Bangor and Reading is 291.2 km. The road distance is 371 km.
You can take a train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Reading via Stafford in around 5h 2m.