The average train between Prestatyn and Reading takes 5h 18m and the fastest train takes 3h 46m. The train service runs several times per day from Prestatyn 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 4 hours between Prestatyn and Reading. The earliest departure is at 4:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Prestatyn is at 10:38 PM which arrives into Reading at 11:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 5h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Prestatyn to Reading. However, there are services departing from Prestatyn station and arriving at Reading station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.
Prestatyn to Reading train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Prestatyn station.
Prestatyn to Reading train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Prestatyn to Reading train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains and 2 other operators.
The distance between Prestatyn and Reading is 266.6 km. The road distance is 317 km.
You can take a train from Prestatyn to Reading via Crewe and Birmingham New Street in around 4h 30m.