The average train between Reading and Telford takes 2h 29m and the fastest train takes 2h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Reading to Telford. 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 Telford. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 9:15 PM which arrives into Telford at 11:41 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Telford. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Telford station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.
Reading to Telford train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Reading station.
Reading to Telford train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Telford Central station.
Book your Reading to Telford train tickets online with Cross Country, Transport for Wales and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Reading and Telford is 169.2 km. The road distance is 203 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Telford Central via Birmingham New Street in around 2h 29m.