The average train between Congleton and Reading takes 3h 46m and the fastest train takes 3h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Congleton 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 2 hours between Congleton and Reading. The earliest departure is at 7:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Congleton is at 11:25 PM which arrives into Reading at 8:48 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Congleton to Reading. However, there are services departing from Congleton station and arriving at Reading station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
Congleton to Reading train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Stoke-on-Trent station.
Congleton to Reading train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Congleton to Reading train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and Cross Country.
The distance between Congleton and Reading is 207.7 km. The road distance is 248 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Stoke-on-Trent to Reading hourly. Tickets cost £70–110 and the journey takes 2h 39m.