The average train between Reading and West Midlands takes 2h 1m and the fastest train takes 1h 55m. 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.
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 11:18 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Reading to West Midlands. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at West Midlands station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.
Reading to West Midlands train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Reading station.
Reading to West Midlands train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Reading to West Midlands train tickets online with Cross Country and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Reading and West Midlands is 134.6 km. The road distance is 163 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Reading to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £50–70 and the journey takes 1h 36m.
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