Train Reading to Merstham from £29 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Merstham takes 2h 6m and the fastest train takes 1h 42m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Reading to Merstham. 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 6m
Duration: 55 mi
Distance: £29
Average price: Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Train via Clapham Junction

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1h 59m

£24–53

Reading to Merstham train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Reading and Merstham. The earliest departure is at 5:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:09 PM which arrives into Merstham at 5:13 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, June 17, 2026

8:39 PM → 10:41 PM
2h 2m • 1 change
9:09 PM → 11:11 PM
2h 2m • 1 change
9:39 PM → 11:43 PM
2h 4m • 1 change
10:09 PM → 12:14 AM
Arrives next day
2h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, June 18, 2026

5:39 AM → 7:41 AM
2h 2m • 1 change
6:09 AM → 8:12 AM
2h 3m • 1 change
6:39 AM → 8:42 AM
2h 3m • 1 change
7:09 AM → 9:12 AM
2h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, June 19, 2026

5:39 AM → 7:41 AM
2h 2m • 1 change
6:09 AM → 8:12 AM
2h 3m • 1 change
6:39 AM → 8:42 AM
2h 3m • 1 change
7:09 AM → 9:12 AM
2h 3m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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