The average train between Middlesbrough and Reading takes 4h 17m and the fastest train takes 3h 46m. There is an hourly train service from Middlesbrough 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 Middlesbrough and Reading. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Middlesbrough is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Reading at 8:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Darlington and take an average of 4h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Middlesbrough to Reading. However, there are services departing from Middlesbrough station and arriving at Reading station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.
Middlesbrough to Reading train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Darlington station.
Middlesbrough to Reading train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Middlesbrough to Reading train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Middlesbrough and Reading is 347.4 km. The road distance is 458 km.
You can take a train from Middlesbrough to Reading via Darlington, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 4h 12m.