Blackpool to Reading Trains

Blackpool to Reading trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Blackpool and Reading takes 5h 26m and the fastest train takes 4h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Blackpool 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 26m
Duration: 218 mi
Distance: £97
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Birmingham

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5h 3m

£81–130

Blackpool to Reading train times

Trains run hourly between Blackpool and Reading. The earliest departure is at 5:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Blackpool is at 8:37 PM which arrives into Reading at 7:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 5h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

6:22 PM → 11:38 PM
5h 16m • 2 changes
8:22 PM → 7:44 AM
Arrives next day
11h 22m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

6:22 AM → 11:05 AM
4h 43m • 2 changes
7:21 AM → 12:05 PM
4h 44m • 2 changes
8:23 AM → 1:06 PM
4h 43m • 2 changes
9:25 AM → 2:41 PM
5h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

5:22 AM → 10:05 AM
4h 43m • 2 changes
6:22 AM → 11:08 AM
4h 46m • 2 changes
7:21 AM → 12:07 PM
4h 46m • 2 changes
8:23 AM → 1:11 PM
4h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

9:18 AM → 2:09 PM
4h 51m • 2 changes
10:37 AM → 3:01 PM
4h 24m • 2 changes
11:18 AM → 4:12 PM
4h 54m • 2 changes
12:37 PM → 5:01 PM
4h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

6:22 AM → 11:05 AM
4h 43m • 2 changes
7:21 AM → 12:05 PM
4h 44m • 2 changes
8:23 AM → 1:06 PM
4h 43m • 2 changes
9:25 AM → 2:41 PM
5h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:22 AM → 11:05 AM
4h 43m • 2 changes
7:21 AM → 12:05 PM
4h 44m • 2 changes
8:23 AM → 1:06 PM
4h 43m • 2 changes
9:25 AM → 2:41 PM
5h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:22 AM → 11:05 AM
4h 43m • 2 changes
7:21 AM → 12:05 PM
4h 44m • 2 changes
8:23 AM → 1:06 PM
4h 43m • 2 changes
9:25 AM → 2:41 PM
5h 16m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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