Shrewsbury to Reading Trains

Shrewsbury to Reading trains

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The average train between Shrewsbury and Reading takes 3h 20m and the fastest train takes 2h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Shrewsbury to Reading. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 20m
Duration: 140 mi
Distance: £85
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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£65–111

Shrewsbury to Reading train times

Trains run hourly between Shrewsbury and Reading. The earliest departure is at 5:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Shrewsbury is at 10:40 PM which arrives into Reading at 7:44 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, August 10, 2026

3:31 PM → 6:41 PM
3h 10m • 1 change
4:30 PM → 7:05 PM
2h 35m • 1 change
5:05 PM → 8:08 PM
3h 3m • 1 change
5:32 PM → 8:43 PM
3h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

5:18 AM → 8:48 AM
3h 30m • 1 change
5:59 AM → 9:08 AM
3h 9m • 1 change
6:30 AM → 9:42 AM
3h 12m • 1 change
7:05 AM → 10:07 AM
3h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

5:18 AM → 8:48 AM
3h 30m • 1 change
5:59 AM → 9:08 AM
3h 9m • 1 change
6:30 AM → 9:42 AM
3h 12m • 1 change
7:05 AM → 10:07 AM
3h 2m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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