Train Ludlow to Reading from £80 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Ludlow and Reading takes 3h 4m and the fastest train takes 2h 27m. There is a train service every few hours from Ludlow 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.

3h 4m
Duration: 164 mi
Distance: £80
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Newport

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3h 22m

£65–123

Ludlow to Reading train times

Trains run hourly between Ludlow and Reading. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ludlow is at 11:51 PM which arrives into Reading at 6:48 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

7:56 PM → 10:44 PM
2h 48m • 1 change
11:51 PM → 6:48 AM
Arrives next day
6h 57m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

5:41 AM → 8:23 AM
2h 42m • 1 change
6:41 AM → 9:16 AM
2h 35m • 1 change
7:06 AM → 9:49 AM
2h 42m • 1 change
7:44 AM → 10:50 AM
3h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

5:41 AM → 8:23 AM
2h 42m • 1 change
6:41 AM → 9:16 AM
2h 35m • 1 change
7:06 AM → 9:49 AM
2h 42m • 1 change
7:44 AM → 10:50 AM
3h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

5:46 AM → 8:46 AM
2h 59m • 1 change
6:41 AM → 9:18 AM
2h 37m • 1 change
7:05 AM → 9:48 AM
2h 43m • 1 change
7:44 AM → 10:18 AM
2h 34m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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