- Distance: 98 mi
- Duration: 1h 36m
The average train between Birmingham and Reading takes 1h 36m and the fastest train takes 1h 28m. There is an hourly train service from Birmingham 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 hourly between Birmingham and Reading. The earliest departure is at 6:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 10:03 PM which arrives into Reading at 11:38 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Birmingham station and arriving at Reading station. Services depart hourly, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 1h 36m.
Birmingham to Reading train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Birmingham to Reading train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Birmingham to Reading train tickets online with Cross Country.
The distance between Birmingham and Reading is 130.5 km. The road distance is 158 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Reading hourly. Tickets cost £50–75 and the journey takes 1h 36m.
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