Train Reading to Crewe from £90 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Crewe takes 2h 56m and the fastest train takes 2h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Reading to Crewe. 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 56m
Duration: 150 mi
Distance: £90
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 46m

£69–118

Reading to Crewe train times

Trains run hourly between Reading and Crewe. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 9:15 PM which arrives into Crewe at 12:22 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, April 27, 2026

2:16 PM → 5:00 PM
2h 44m • 1 change
2:45 PM → 5:30 PM
2h 45m • 1 change
3:14 PM → 6:00 PM
2h 46m • 1 change
3:43 PM → 6:30 PM
2h 47m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

6:15 AM → 8:59 AM
2h 44m • 1 change
6:45 AM → 9:30 AM
2h 45m • 1 change
7:15 AM → 10:02 AM
2h 47m • 1 change
8:15 AM → 11:01 AM
2h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

6:15 AM → 8:59 AM
2h 44m • 1 change
6:45 AM → 9:30 AM
2h 45m • 1 change
7:15 AM → 10:02 AM
2h 47m • 1 change
8:15 AM → 11:01 AM
2h 46m • 1 change
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