The average train between Reading and Lydney takes 2h 19m and the fastest train takes 1h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Reading to Lydney. 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 Lydney. The earliest departure is at 5:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:27 PM which arrives into Lydney at 6:53 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Lydney. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Lydney station via Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.
Reading to Lydney train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Lydney train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Lydney station.
Book your Reading to Lydney train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Transport for Wales and Cross Country.
The distance between Reading and Lydney is 111.9 km. The road distance is 197 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Lydney via Newport (S Wales) in around 2h 10m.