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The average train between Whitchurch and Reading takes 4h 14m and the fastest train takes 3h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Whitchurch 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.

4h 14m
Duration
164 mi
Distance
£78
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Crewe to Birmingham New Streettrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Birmingham New Street / ...
  2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Readingtrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
3h 41m
£60–117

Whitchurch to Reading train times

Trains run hourly between Whitchurch and Reading. The earliest departure is at 1:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Whitchurch is at 9:03 PM which arrives into Reading at 7:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 4h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Transport for WalesWest Midlands TrainsCross Country3h 30m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesWest Midlands TrainsCross Country3h 52m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesWest Midlands TrainsCross Country3h 33m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesWest Midlands TrainsCross Country3h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Transport for WalesWest Midlands TrainsCross Country7h 48m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastCross Country3h 45m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesWest Midlands TrainsCross Country3h 19m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesWest Midlands TrainsCross Country3h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Transport for WalesWest Midlands TrainsCross Country7h 48m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastCross Country3h 45m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesWest Midlands TrainsCross Country3h 19m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesWest Midlands TrainsCross Country3h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Transport for WalesWest Midlands TrainsCross Country7h 48m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastCross Country3h 45m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesWest Midlands TrainsCross Country3h 19m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Whitchurch 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.

Map of how to get from Whitchurch to Reading.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 163.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 14m

What companies run services between Whitchurch, Shropshire, England and Reading, England?

You can take a train from Whitchurch (Shrops) to Reading via Crewe and Birmingham New Street in around 3h 41m.

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