The average train between Porth and Reading takes 2h 37m and the fastest train takes 2h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Porth 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 Porth and Reading. The earliest departure is at 5:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Porth is at 9:34 PM which arrives into Reading at 10:25 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Porth to Reading. However, there are services departing from Porth station and arriving at Reading station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.
Porth to Reading train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Porth station.
Porth to Reading train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Porth to Reading train tickets online with Transport for Wales and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Porth and Reading is 169.5 km. The road distance is 200 km.
You can take a train from Porth to Reading via Cardiff Central in around 3h 1m.