The average train between Reading and Kidsgrove takes 3h 23m and the fastest train takes 2h 47m. There is a train service every few hours from Reading to Kidsgrove. 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 Kidsgrove. 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 Kidsgrove at 6:10 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Kidsgrove. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Kidsgrove station via Stoke-on-Trent. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.
Reading to Kidsgrove train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Reading station.
Reading to Kidsgrove train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Stoke-on-Trent station.
Book your Reading to Kidsgrove train tickets online with Cross Country, Northern Trains Limited and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Reading and Kidsgrove is 200.8 km. The road distance is 239 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Reading to Stoke-on-Trent hourly. Tickets cost £75–110 and the journey takes 2h 33m.