The average train between Ormskirk and Reading takes 5h 4m and the fastest train takes 4h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Ormskirk 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 Ormskirk and Reading. The earliest departure is at 6:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ormskirk is at 11:06 PM which arrives into Reading at 9:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool South Parkway and take an average of 5h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Ormskirk to Reading. However, there are services departing from Ormskirk station and arriving at Reading station via Liverpool South Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.
Ormskirk to Reading train services, operated by Merseyrail, depart from Ormskirk station.
Ormskirk to Reading train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Ormskirk to Reading train tickets online with Merseyrail, West Midlands Trains and Cross Country.
The distance between Ormskirk and Reading is 267.9 km. The road distance is 319 km.
You can take a train from Ormskirk to Reading via Liverpool South Parkway and Birmingham New Street in around 4h 54m.