The average train between Reading and Maesteg takes 3h 6m and the fastest train takes 2h 23m. There is a train service every few hours from Reading to Maesteg. 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 Maesteg. 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 Maesteg at 7:03 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Maesteg. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Maesteg station via Bridgend. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.
Reading to Maesteg train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Maesteg train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bridgend station.
Book your Reading to Maesteg train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Reading and Maesteg is 186.6 km. The road distance is 220 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Reading to Bridgend hourly. Tickets cost £55–110 and the journey takes 1h 55m.