The average train between Reading and Hinckley takes 3h 19m and the fastest train takes 2h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Reading to Hinckley. 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 Reading and Hinckley. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 9:15 PM which arrives into Hinckley at 5:54 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Hinckley. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Hinckley station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.
Reading to Hinckley train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Reading station.
Reading to Hinckley train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Hinckley station.
Book your Reading to Hinckley train tickets online with Cross Country.
The distance between Reading and Hinckley is 123.5 km. The road distance is 198 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Hinckley via Birmingham New Street in around 2h 48m.