The average train between Wales and Reading takes 3h 40m and the fastest train takes 3h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Wales 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 Wales and Reading. The earliest departure is at 6:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wales is at 4:23 PM which arrives into Reading at 8:06 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Wales to Reading. However, there are services departing from Wales station and arriving at Reading station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
Wales to Reading train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Sheffield station.
Wales to Reading train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Wales to Reading train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and Cross Country.
The distance between Wales and Reading is 210.7 km. The road distance is 285 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Sheffield to Reading every 3 hours. Tickets cost £90–130 and the journey takes 2h 42m.