The average train between Telford and Reading takes 3h 1m and the fastest train takes 2h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Telford 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 hourly between Telford and Reading. The earliest departure is at 6:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Telford is at 11:18 PM which arrives into Reading at 10:40 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Telford to Reading. However, there are services departing from Telford station and arriving at Reading station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.
Telford to Reading train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Telford Central station.
Telford to Reading train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Telford to Reading train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Cross Country and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Telford and Reading is 169.2 km. The road distance is 203 km.
You can take a train from Telford Central to Reading via Birmingham New Street in around 2h 39m.