The average train between Melton Mowbray and Reading takes 3h 31m and the fastest train takes 2h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Melton Mowbray 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 Melton Mowbray and Reading. The earliest departure is at 6:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Melton Mowbray is at 10:38 PM which arrives into Reading at 7:41 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Melton Mowbray to Reading. However, there are services departing from Melton Mowbray station and arriving at Reading station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.
Melton Mowbray to Reading train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Melton Mowbray station.
Melton Mowbray to Reading train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Melton Mowbray to Reading train tickets online with Cross Country.
The distance between Melton Mowbray and Reading is 145.7 km. The road distance is 245 km.
You can take a train from Melton Mowbray to Reading via Birmingham New Street in around 3h 10m.