The average train between Reading and Northwich takes 4h 48m and the fastest train takes 3h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Reading to Northwich. 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 Northwich. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 8:15 PM which arrives into Northwich at 12:14 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Northwich. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Northwich station via Stockport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
Reading to Northwich train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Reading station.
Reading to Northwich train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Greenbank station.
Book your Reading to Northwich train tickets online with Cross Country and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Reading and Northwich is 226.4 km. The road distance is 317 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Greenbank via Stockport in around 4h 34m.