Merthyr Tydfil to Reading Trains

Merthyr Tydfil to Reading trains

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The average train between Merthyr Tydfil and Reading takes 2h 54m and the fastest train takes 2h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Merthyr Tydfil 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.

2h 54m
Duration: 132 mi
Distance: £71
Average price: Hourly
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2h 54m

£55–111

Merthyr Tydfil to Reading train times

Trains run hourly between Merthyr Tydfil and Reading. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Merthyr Tydfil is at 10:37 PM which arrives into Reading at 6:48 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, August 10, 2026

12:39 PM → 3:16 PM
2h 37m • 1 change
1:09 PM → 3:44 PM
2h 35m • 1 change
1:39 PM → 4:16 PM
2h 37m • 1 change
2:09 PM → 4:45 PM
2h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

6:39 AM → 9:16 AM
2h 37m • 1 change
7:09 AM → 9:49 AM
2h 40m • 1 change
8:09 AM → 10:50 AM
2h 41m • 1 change
8:39 AM → 11:19 AM
2h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

6:39 AM → 9:16 AM
2h 37m • 1 change
7:09 AM → 9:49 AM
2h 40m • 1 change
8:09 AM → 10:50 AM
2h 41m • 1 change
8:39 AM → 11:19 AM
2h 40m • 1 change
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