The average train between Reading and Wareham takes 2h 20m and the fastest train takes 1h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Reading to Wareham. 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 Wareham. The earliest departure is at 7:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 10:49 PM which arrives into Wareham at 8:11 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Wareham. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Wareham station via Southampton Airport Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
Reading to Wareham train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Reading station.
Reading to Wareham train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Wareham station.
Book your Reading to Wareham train tickets online with Cross Country and South Western Railway.
The distance between Reading and Wareham is 116.8 km. The road distance is 142 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Wareham via Southampton Airport Parkway in around 2h 23m.