The average train between Reading and Saltash takes 3h 43m and the fastest train takes 2h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Reading to Saltash. 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 Saltash. The earliest departure is at 12:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 9:29 PM which arrives into Saltash at 5:41 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Saltash. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Saltash station via Plymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.
Reading to Saltash train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Saltash train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Plymouth station.
Book your Reading to Saltash train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Reading and Saltash is 256 km. The road distance is 310 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Reading to Plymouth hourly. Tickets cost £80–160 and the journey takes 2h 44m.