The average train between Reading and Selby takes 4h 45m and the fastest train takes 3h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from Reading to Selby. 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 5 times a day between Reading and Selby. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 5:45 PM which arrives into Selby at 10:24 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Selby. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Selby station via Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
Reading to Selby train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Reading station.
Reading to Selby train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Doncaster station.
Book your Reading to Selby train tickets online with Cross Country, Hull Trains and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Reading and Selby is 258.8 km. The road distance is 329 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Reading to Doncaster every 3 hours. Tickets cost £95–140 and the journey takes 3h 10m.