The average train between Fishguard and Reading takes 5h 33m and the fastest train takes 4h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Fishguard 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 3 times a day between Fishguard and Reading. The earliest departure is at 8:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Fishguard is at 9:49 PM which arrives into Reading at 6:48 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Fishguard to Reading. However, there are services departing from Fishguard station and arriving at Reading station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.
Fishguard to Reading train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Fishguard & Goodwick station.
Fishguard to Reading train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Fishguard to Reading train tickets online with Transport for Wales and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Fishguard and Reading is 282.3 km. The road distance is 364 km.
You can take a train from Fishguard & Goodwick to Reading via Cardiff Central in around 4h 45m.