The average train between Reading and Wishaw takes 8h 6m and the fastest train takes 6h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Reading to Wishaw. 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 3 hours between Reading and Wishaw. 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 Wishaw at 10:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 8h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Wishaw. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Wishaw station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 6m.
Reading to Wishaw train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Reading station.
Reading to Wishaw train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Motherwell station.
Book your Reading to Wishaw train tickets online with Cross Country, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Reading and Wishaw is 517.1 km. The road distance is 615 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Wishaw via Birmingham New Street, Lancaster, and Motherwell in around 7h 23m.