The average train between Craven Arms and Reading takes 3h 18m and the fastest train takes 2h 34m. There is a train service every few hours from Craven Arms 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 Craven Arms and Reading. The earliest departure is at 6:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Craven Arms is at 11:42 PM which arrives into Reading at 6:48 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Craven Arms to Reading. However, there are services departing from Craven Arms station and arriving at Reading station via Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.
Craven Arms to Reading train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Craven Arms station.
Craven Arms to Reading train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Craven Arms to Reading train tickets online with Transport for Wales and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Craven Arms and Reading is 168.2 km. The road distance is 276 km.
You can take a train from Craven Arms to Reading via Newport (S Wales) in around 2h 59m.