The average train between Reading and Hayle takes 5h 15m and the fastest train takes 4h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Reading to Hayle. 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 Hayle. The earliest departure is at 12:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 9:29 PM which arrives into Hayle at 7:15 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Hayle. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Hayle station via Plymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
Reading to Hayle train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Hayle train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Hayle station.
Book your Reading to Hayle train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Reading and Hayle is 342.7 km. The road distance is 418 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Hayle via Plymouth in around 4h 52m.