The average train between Altrincham and Reading takes 3h 48m and the fastest train takes 3h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Altrincham 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 hourly between Altrincham and Reading. The earliest departure is at 6:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Altrincham is at 11:54 PM which arrives into Reading at 11:39 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Altrincham to Reading. However, there are services departing from Altrincham station and arriving at Reading station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
Altrincham to Reading train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Stockport station.
Altrincham to Reading train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Altrincham to Reading train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and Cross Country.
The distance between Altrincham and Reading is 234.2 km. The road distance is 293 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Stockport to Reading hourly. Tickets cost £90–130 and the journey takes 3h 8m.