Motherwell to Reading Trains

Motherwell to Reading trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Motherwell and Reading takes 7h 22m and the fastest train takes 5h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Motherwell 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.

7h 22m
Duration: 379 mi
Distance: £197
Average price: 5 times a day
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6h 5m

£136–248

Motherwell to Reading train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Motherwell and Reading. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Motherwell is at 4:14 PM which arrives into Reading at 10:40 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

12:13 PM → 6:11 PM
5h 58m • 1 change
4:14 PM → 10:40 PM
6h 26m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

6:04 AM → 12:05 PM
6h 1m • 1 change
7:06 AM → 3:06 PM
8h • 1 change
8:04 AM → 4:40 PM
8h 35m • 1 change
12:13 PM → 6:11 PM
5h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

6:04 AM → 12:05 PM
6h 1m • 1 change
7:06 AM → 3:06 PM
8h • 1 change
8:04 AM → 4:40 PM
8h 35m • 1 change
12:13 PM → 6:11 PM
5h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

6:04 AM → 12:05 PM
6h 1m • 1 change
7:06 AM → 3:06 PM
8h • 1 change
8:04 AM → 4:40 PM
8h 35m • 1 change
12:13 PM → 6:11 PM
5h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

6:04 AM → 12:05 PM
6h 1m • 1 change
7:06 AM → 3:06 PM
8h • 1 change
8:04 AM → 4:40 PM
8h 35m • 1 change
12:13 PM → 6:11 PM
5h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

6:04 AM → 12:07 PM
6h 3m • 1 change
7:05 AM → 3:08 PM
8h 3m • 1 change
8:04 AM → 4:40 PM
8h 36m • 1 change
12:13 PM → 6:06 PM
5h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

10:03 AM → 4:12 PM
6h 9m • 1 change
11:13 AM → 7:39 PM
8h 26m • 1 change
4:12 PM → 10:39 PM
6h 26m • 1 change

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