The average train between Crewe and Reading takes 3h 9m and the fastest train takes 2h 34m. There is a train service every few hours from Crewe 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 Crewe and Reading. The earliest departure is at 5:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Crewe is at 10:19 PM which arrives into Reading at 7:44 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Crewe to Reading. However, there are services departing from Crewe station and arriving at Reading station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.
Crewe to Reading train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Crewe station.
Crewe to Reading train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Crewe to Reading train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, Cross Country and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Crewe and Reading is 208.1 km. The road distance is 242 km.
You can take a train from Crewe to Reading via Birmingham New Street in around 3h 3m.