The average train between Reading and Crewkerne takes 2h 24m and the fastest train takes 2h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Reading to Crewkerne. 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 Crewkerne. The earliest departure is at 6:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 8:21 PM which arrives into Crewkerne at 10:49 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Crewkerne. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Crewkerne station via Basingstoke. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.
Reading to Crewkerne train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Crewkerne train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Crewkerne station.
Book your Reading to Crewkerne train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Reading and Crewkerne is 142.2 km. The road distance is 159 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Crewkerne via Basingstoke in around 2h 56m.