The average train between Melksham and Reading takes 1h 5m and the fastest train takes 57 min. The train service runs several times per day from Melksham 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 3 hours between Melksham and Reading. The earliest departure is at 7:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Melksham is at 9:32 PM which arrives into Reading at 10:34 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Melksham to Reading. However, there are services departing from Melksham station and arriving at Reading station via Swindon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 5m.
Melksham to Reading train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Melksham station.
Melksham to Reading train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.
Book your Melksham to Reading train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Melksham and Reading is 81.6 km. The road distance is 103 km.
You can take a train from Melksham to Reading via Swindon in around 1h 6m.