The average train between Reading and Wilmslow takes 2h 41m and the fastest train takes 2h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Reading to Wilmslow. 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 Wilmslow. The earliest departure is at 4:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 8:12 PM which arrives into Wilmslow at 11:13 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 2h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Wilmslow. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Wilmslow station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.
Reading to Wilmslow train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Wilmslow train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Wilmslow station.
Book your Reading to Wilmslow train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Reading and Wilmslow is 225 km. The road distance is 345 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Wilmslow via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London Euston in around 3h 43m.