The average train between Selby and Reading takes 2h 57m and the fastest train takes 2h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Selby 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.
Trains run every 4 hours between Selby and Reading. The earliest departure is at 6:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Selby is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Reading at 10:41 PM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 2h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Selby to Reading. However, there are services departing from Selby station and arriving at Reading station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
Selby to Reading train services, operated by Hull Trains, depart from Selby station.
Selby to Reading train services, operated by Hull Trains, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Selby to Reading train tickets online with Hull Trains, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Selby and Reading is 258.8 km. The road distance is 341 km.
You can take a train from Selby to Reading via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 3h.