The average train between Reading and Prestatyn takes 4h 55m and the fastest train takes 4h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Reading to Prestatyn. 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 Prestatyn. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 8:42 PM which arrives into Prestatyn at 7:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Stafford and take an average of 4h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Prestatyn. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Prestatyn station via Stafford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
Reading to Prestatyn train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Reading station.
Reading to Prestatyn train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Prestatyn station.
Book your Reading to Prestatyn train tickets online with Cross Country, Avanti West Coast and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Reading and Prestatyn is 266.6 km. The road distance is 318 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Prestatyn via Stafford and Chester in around 4h 33m.