Train Runcorn to Reading from £97 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Runcorn and Reading takes 3h 36m and the fastest train takes 3h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from Runcorn to Reading. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 36m
Duration: 172 mi
Distance: £97
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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3h 33m

£77–139

Runcorn to Reading train times

Trains run hourly between Runcorn and Reading. The earliest departure is at 6:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Runcorn is at 9:51 PM which arrives into Reading at 7:44 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, April 27, 2026

12:31 PM → 3:41 PM
3h 10m • 1 change
1:32 PM → 4:40 PM
3h 8m • 1 change
1:51 PM → 5:14 PM
3h 23m • 1 change
2:32 PM → 5:41 PM
3h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

6:27 AM → 9:43 AM
3h 15m • 1 change
6:51 AM → 10:07 AM
3h 16m • 1 change
7:31 AM → 10:44 AM
3h 13m • 1 change
7:51 AM → 11:05 AM
3h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

6:27 AM → 9:43 AM
3h 15m • 1 change
6:51 AM → 10:07 AM
3h 16m • 1 change
7:31 AM → 10:44 AM
3h 13m • 1 change
7:51 AM → 11:05 AM
3h 14m • 1 change
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