Train Reading to West Midlands from £60 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and West Midlands takes 2h and the fastest train takes 1h 51m. There is an hourly train service from Reading to West Midlands. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h
Duration: 102 mi
Distance: £60
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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1h 53m

£50–75

Reading to West Midlands train times

Trains run hourly between Reading and West Midlands. 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 West Midlands at 11:21 PM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 2h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

9:15 AM → 11:21 AM
2h 6m • 1 change
10:15 AM → 12:19 PM
2h 4m • 1 change
10:46 AM → 12:43 PM
1h 57m • 1 change
11:15 AM → 1:21 PM
2h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

6:15 AM → 8:14 AM
1h 59m • 1 change
6:45 AM → 8:37 AM
1h 52m • 1 change
7:15 AM → 9:14 AM
1h 59m • 1 change
8:15 AM → 10:14 AM
1h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, May 6, 2026

6:15 AM → 8:14 AM
1h 59m • 1 change
6:45 AM → 8:37 AM
1h 52m • 1 change
7:15 AM → 9:14 AM
1h 59m • 1 change
8:15 AM → 10:14 AM
1h 59m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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