Reading to York Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and York takes 2h 56m and the fastest train takes 2h 33m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Reading to York. 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 56m
Duration: 228 mi
Distance: £106
Average price: Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Train via London

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2h 41m

£68–149

Reading to York train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Reading and York. The earliest departure is at 4:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:40 PM which arrives into York at 8:02 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 2h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

7:13 PM → 10:02 PM
2h 48m • 3 changes
7:35 PM → 10:27 PM
2h 51m • 3 changes
8:03 PM → 11:08 PM
3h 4m • 3 changes
9:04 PM → 12:13 AM
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3h 9m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:10 AM → 8:16 AM
3h 6m • 3 changes
6:14 AM → 9:03 AM
2h 48m • 3 changes
6:34 AM → 9:15 AM
2h 41m • 3 changes
6:36 AM → 9:27 AM
2h 50m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

4:55 AM → 8:15 AM
3h 20m • 3 changes
5:43 AM → 9:03 AM
3h 20m • 3 changes
6:20 AM → 9:15 AM
2h 55m • 3 changes
6:42 AM → 9:30 AM
2h 48m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

6:53 AM → 10:16 AM
3h 23m • 3 changes
7:42 AM → 11:03 AM
3h 21m • 3 changes
8:21 AM → 11:15 AM
2h 54m • 3 changes
8:56 AM → 11:48 AM
2h 52m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:10 AM → 8:16 AM
3h 6m • 3 changes
6:14 AM → 9:03 AM
2h 48m • 3 changes
6:34 AM → 9:15 AM
2h 41m • 3 changes
6:36 AM → 9:27 AM
2h 50m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:10 AM → 8:16 AM
3h 6m • 3 changes
6:14 AM → 9:03 AM
2h 48m • 3 changes
6:34 AM → 9:15 AM
2h 41m • 3 changes
6:36 AM → 9:27 AM
2h 50m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:10 AM → 8:16 AM
3h 6m • 3 changes
6:14 AM → 9:03 AM
2h 48m • 3 changes
6:34 AM → 9:15 AM
2h 41m • 3 changes
6:36 AM → 9:27 AM
2h 50m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Reading to York? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

What companies run services between Reading, England and York, England?

You can take a train from Reading to York via London Paddington, Farringdon Without, Farringdon station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 2h 41m.

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