Train Reading to Cosford from £74 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Cosford takes 2h 38m and the fastest train takes 2h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Reading to Cosford. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 38m
Duration: 122 mi
Distance: £74
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Reading to Cosford train times

Trains run hourly between Reading and Cosford. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 9:15 PM which arrives into Cosford at 11:31 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

10:46 AM → 1:14 PM
2h 28m • 1 change
11:45 AM → 2:14 PM
2h 29m • 1 change
12:15 PM → 3:14 PM
2h 59m • 1 change
1:15 PM → 4:14 PM
2h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

6:45 AM → 9:14 AM
2h 29m • 1 change
7:15 AM → 10:14 AM
2h 59m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 11:14 AM
2h 29m • 1 change
9:15 AM → 12:14 PM
2h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

9:15 AM → 11:31 AM
2h 16m • 1 change
10:15 AM → 12:31 PM
2h 16m • 1 change
11:15 AM → 1:31 PM
2h 16m • 1 change
12:15 PM → 2:31 PM
2h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

6:45 AM → 9:14 AM
2h 29m • 1 change
7:15 AM → 10:14 AM
2h 59m • 1 change
8:51 AM → 11:14 AM
2h 23m • 1 change
9:15 AM → 12:14 PM
2h 59m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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