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The average train between Plymouth and Reading takes 2h 55m and the fastest train takes 2h 34m. There is a train service every few hours from Plymouth 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 Plymouth and Reading. The earliest departure is at 4:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Plymouth is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Reading at 3:56 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Plymouth station and arriving at Reading station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 56m.
Plymouth to Reading train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Plymouth station.
Plymouth to Reading train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.
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The distance between Plymouth and Reading is 252.9 km. The road distance is 285 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Plymouth to Reading hourly. Tickets cost £75–150 and the journey takes 2h 43m.
