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Preston to Reading trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Reading takes 4h 37m and the fastest train takes 3h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston 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.

4h 37m
Duration
201 mi
Distance
£109
Average price
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Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New Streettrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
  2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Readingtrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
3h 54m
£87–135

Preston to Reading train times

Trains run hourly between Preston and Reading. The earliest departure is at 6:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Preston is at 9:18 PM which arrives into Reading at 7:41 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 200.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 37m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Reading, England?

You can take a train from Preston to Reading via Birmingham New Street in around 3h 54m.

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