The average train between St Ives and Reading takes 5h 52m and the fastest train takes 4h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from St Ives 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.
Trains run every 4 hours between St Ives and Reading. The earliest departure is at 8:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from St Ives is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Reading at 11:59 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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4h 59m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from St Ives to Reading? 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 St Ives to Reading. However, there are services departing from St Ives station and arriving at Reading station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.
St Ives to Reading train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from St Erth station.
St Ives to Reading train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.
Book your St Ives to Reading train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between St Ives and Reading is 345.3 km. The road distance is 427 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from St Erth to Reading every 3 hours. Tickets cost £110–220 and the journey takes 4h 35m.