Reading to Selby Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Selby takes 4h 39m 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.

4h 39m
Duration: 205 mi
Distance: £103
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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Reading to Selby train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Reading and Selby. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 6:45 PM which arrives into Selby at 10:24 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

12:44 PM → 6:08 PM
5h 24m • 1 change
3:43 PM → 8:08 PM
4h 25m • 1 change
6:45 PM → 10:24 PM
3h 39m • 1 change

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

6:45 AM → 11:18 AM
4h 33m • 1 change
8:51 AM → 12:52 PM
4h 1m • 1 change
9:43 AM → 2:07 PM
4h 24m • 1 change
11:45 AM → 4:07 PM
4h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

6:45 AM → 11:18 AM
4h 33m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 12:52 PM
4h 7m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 2:07 PM
4h 22m • 1 change
11:45 AM → 4:01 PM
4h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

2:44 PM → 6:21 PM
3h 37m • 1 change
3:44 PM → 7:45 PM
4h 1m • 1 change
4:44 PM → 8:21 PM
3h 37m • 1 change
5:42 PM → 10:12 PM
4h 30m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

6:45 AM → 11:18 AM
4h 33m • 1 change
8:51 AM → 12:52 PM
4h 1m • 1 change
9:43 AM → 2:07 PM
4h 24m • 1 change
11:45 AM → 4:07 PM
4h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:45 AM → 11:18 AM
4h 33m • 1 change
8:51 AM → 12:52 PM
4h 1m • 1 change
9:43 AM → 2:07 PM
4h 24m • 1 change
11:45 AM → 4:07 PM
4h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:45 AM → 11:18 AM
4h 33m • 1 change
8:51 AM → 12:52 PM
4h 1m • 1 change
9:43 AM → 2:07 PM
4h 24m • 1 change
11:45 AM → 4:07 PM
4h 22m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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