The average train between Reading and Wednesbury takes 3h 35m and the fastest train takes 3h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Reading to Wednesbury. 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 Wednesbury. The earliest departure is at 6:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 9:18 PM which arrives into Wednesbury at 8:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 3h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Reading to Wednesbury? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Reading to Wednesbury. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Wednesbury station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
Reading to Wednesbury train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Wednesbury train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
The distance between Reading and Wednesbury is 141.5 km. The road distance is 171 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Reading to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £50–75 and the journey takes 1h 36m.