The average train between Reading and Congleton takes 3h 23m and the fastest train takes 2h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from Reading to Congleton. 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 Reading and Congleton. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 8:42 PM which arrives into Congleton at 6:39 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Congleton. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Congleton station via Stoke-on-Trent. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.
Reading to Congleton train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Reading station.
Reading to Congleton train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Stoke-on-Trent station.
Book your Reading to Congleton train tickets online with Cross Country and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Reading and Congleton is 207.7 km. The road distance is 248 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Reading to Stoke-on-Trent hourly. Tickets cost £70–100 and the journey takes 2h 32m.