The average train between Reading and New Bedford takes 2h 52m and the fastest train takes 2h 29m. There is at least one train per day from Reading to New Bedford. 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 once daily between Reading and New Bedford. The earliest departure is at 1:33 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Reading is at 10:02 PM which arrives into New Bedford at 1:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Oak Grove and take an average of 2h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


2h 29m • 2 changes


2h 38m • 2 changes


2h 47m • 2 changes


3h 15m • 2 changes


2h 29m • 2 changes


2h 38m • 2 changes


2h 47m • 2 changes


3h 15m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Reading to New Bedford. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at New Bedford station via New Bedford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.
Reading to New Bedford train services, operated by MBTA, depart from South Station.
Reading to New Bedford train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at New Bedford station.
The distance between Reading and New Bedford is 100 km. The road distance is 118 km.
MBTA operates a train from South Station to New Bedford every 4 hours. Tickets cost $11–17 and the journey takes 1h 40m.