Blackpool to Reading Trains

Blackpool to Reading trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Blackpool and Reading takes 5h 6m and the fastest train takes 4h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Blackpool 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 6m
Duration: 228 mi
Distance: £114
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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5h 25m

£91–149

Blackpool to Reading train times

Trains run hourly between Blackpool and Reading. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Blackpool is at 11:22 PM which arrives into Reading at 8:48 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

10:55 AM → 3:39 PM
4h 44m • 1 change
12:54 PM → 5:39 PM
4h 45m • 1 change
1:54 PM → 6:39 PM
4h 45m • 1 change
2:54 PM → 7:39 PM
4h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:55 AM → 10:44 AM
4h 49m • 1 change
6:54 AM → 11:40 AM
4h 46m • 1 change
7:53 AM → 12:37 PM
4h 44m • 1 change
8:54 AM → 1:41 PM
4h 47m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:55 AM → 10:44 AM
4h 49m • 1 change
6:54 AM → 11:40 AM
4h 46m • 1 change
7:53 AM → 12:37 PM
4h 44m • 1 change
8:54 AM → 1:41 PM
4h 47m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:55 AM → 10:44 AM
4h 49m • 1 change
6:54 AM → 11:40 AM
4h 46m • 1 change
7:53 AM → 12:37 PM
4h 44m • 1 change
8:54 AM → 1:41 PM
4h 47m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:55 AM → 10:44 AM
4h 49m • 1 change
6:54 AM → 11:40 AM
4h 46m • 1 change
7:53 AM → 12:37 PM
4h 44m • 1 change
8:54 AM → 1:41 PM
4h 47m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:55 AM → 10:44 AM
4h 49m • 1 change
6:54 AM → 11:40 AM
4h 46m • 1 change
7:53 AM → 12:37 PM
4h 44m • 1 change
8:54 AM → 1:41 PM
4h 47m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

5:55 AM → 10:42 AM
4h 47m • 1 change
6:54 AM → 11:41 AM
4h 47m • 1 change
7:53 AM → 12:42 PM
4h 49m • 1 change
8:55 AM → 1:40 PM
4h 45m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Blackpool 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.