The average train between Reading and Bangor takes 6h 13m and the fastest train takes 5h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from Reading to Bangor. 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 every 4 hours between Reading and Bangor. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 8:42 PM which arrives into Bangor at 7:56 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Bangor. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Bangor station via Stafford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.
Reading to Bangor train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Reading station.
Reading to Bangor train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bangor (Gwynedd) station.
Book your Reading to Bangor train tickets online with Cross Country and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Reading and Bangor is 291.2 km. The road distance is 371 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Bangor (Gwynedd) via Stafford in around 5h 13m.