The average train between Cwmbran and Reading takes 1h 58m and the fastest train takes 1h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Cwmbran 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 Cwmbran and Reading. The earliest departure is at 12:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Cwmbran is at 8:53 PM which arrives into Reading at 10:44 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cwmbran to Reading. However, there are services departing from Cwmbran station and arriving at Reading station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 58m.
Cwmbran to Reading train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Newport (S Wales) station.
Cwmbran to Reading train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Cwmbran to Reading train tickets online with Transport for Wales and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Cwmbran and Reading is 143.5 km. The road distance is 168 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Newport (S Wales) to Reading hourly. Tickets cost £40–85 and the journey takes 1h 11m.