The average train between Reading and Northfield takes 2h 9m and the fastest train takes 1h 50m. There is an hourly train service from Reading to Northfield. 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 Northfield. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 9:15 PM which arrives into Northfield at 11:31 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Northfield. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Northfield station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.
Reading to Northfield train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Reading station.
Reading to Northfield train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Reading to Northfield train tickets online with Cross Country and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Reading and Northfield is 126.2 km. The road distance is 168 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Reading to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £50–75 and the journey takes 1h 36m.