The average train between Reading and Ulverston takes 5h 40m and the fastest train takes 4h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Reading to Ulverston. 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 every 2 hours between Reading and Ulverston. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 9:15 PM which arrives into Ulverston at 9:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 5h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Ulverston. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Ulverston station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
Reading to Ulverston train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Reading station.
Reading to Ulverston train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Ulverston station.
Book your Reading to Ulverston train tickets online with Cross Country, Avanti West Coast and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Reading and Ulverston is 336.4 km. The road distance is 397 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Ulverston via Birmingham New Street and Lancaster in around 5h 46m.