The average train between Ulverston and Reading takes 5h 31m and the fastest train takes 5h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from Ulverston 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 3 hours between Ulverston and Reading. The earliest departure is at 5:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ulverston is at 5:10 PM which arrives into Reading at 10:38 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Ulverston to Reading. However, there are services departing from Ulverston station and arriving at Reading station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.
Ulverston to Reading train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Ulverston station.
Ulverston to Reading train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Ulverston to Reading train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and Cross Country.
The distance between Ulverston and Reading is 336.4 km. The road distance is 413 km.
You can take a train from Ulverston to Reading via Manchester Piccadilly in around 5h 40m.