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The average train between Craven Arms Station and Reading takes 3h 19m and the fastest train takes 2h 34m. There is a train service every few hours from Craven Arms Station 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.

3h 19m
Duration
171 mi
Distance
£80
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Newport

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  1. Take the train from Craven Arms to Newport (S Wales)train train Crewe - Cardiff Central / ...
  2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Readingtrain train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
3h 3m
£65–115

Craven Arms Station to Reading train times

Trains run hourly between Craven Arms Station and Reading. The earliest departure is at 6:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Craven Arms Station is at 11:42 PM which arrives into Reading at 6:48 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)9h 38m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)2h 44m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)2h 51m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h 15m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)2h 44m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)2h 51m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h 15m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)2h 44m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)2h 51m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h 15m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)2h 44m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)2h 51m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h 15m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h 11m • 1 change
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  • Distance: 171.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 19m

What companies run services between Craven Arms Station, England and Reading, England?

You can take a train from Craven Arms to Reading via Newport (S Wales) in around 3h 3m.

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