Train Accrington to Reading from £113 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Accrington and Reading takes 5h 43m and the fastest train takes 4h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Accrington 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.

5h 43m
Duration: 218 mi
Distance: £113
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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5h 20m

£92–147

Accrington to Reading train times

Trains run hourly between Accrington and Reading. The earliest departure is at 6:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Accrington is at 8:23 PM which arrives into Reading at 7:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 5h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

3:23 PM → 8:08 PM
4h 45m • 2 changes
4:23 PM → 9:39 PM
5h 16m • 2 changes
5:23 PM → 10:38 PM
5h 15m • 2 changes
6:23 PM → 11:38 PM
5h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

6:23 AM → 11:05 AM
4h 42m • 2 changes
7:23 AM → 12:36 PM
5h 13m • 2 changes
8:23 AM → 1:09 PM
4h 46m • 2 changes
9:23 AM → 2:41 PM
5h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, May 6, 2026

6:23 AM → 11:05 AM
4h 42m • 2 changes
7:23 AM → 12:36 PM
5h 13m • 2 changes
8:23 AM → 1:09 PM
4h 46m • 2 changes
9:23 AM → 2:41 PM
5h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, May 7, 2026

6:23 AM → 11:05 AM
4h 42m • 2 changes
7:23 AM → 12:36 PM
5h 13m • 2 changes
8:23 AM → 1:09 PM
4h 46m • 2 changes
9:23 AM → 2:41 PM
5h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, May 8, 2026

6:23 AM → 11:05 AM
4h 42m • 2 changes
7:23 AM → 12:36 PM
5h 13m • 2 changes
8:23 AM → 1:09 PM
4h 46m • 2 changes

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