The average train between Holyhead and Reading takes 6h 2m and the fastest train takes 4h 46m. The train service runs several times per day from Holyhead 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 4 hours between Holyhead and Reading. The earliest departure is at 4:44 AM at night, and the last departure from Holyhead is at 7:48 PM which arrives into Reading at 8:41 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Holyhead to Reading. However, there are services departing from Holyhead station and arriving at Reading station via Stafford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.
Holyhead to Reading train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Holyhead station.
Holyhead to Reading train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Holyhead to Reading train tickets online with Avanti West Coast and Cross Country.
The distance between Holyhead and Reading is 322.9 km. The road distance is 411 km.
You can take a train from Holyhead to Reading via Stafford in around 5h 43m.