The average train between Wakefield and Reading takes 2h 51m and the fastest train takes 2h 32m. There is an hourly train service from Wakefield 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 Wakefield and Reading. The earliest departure is at 5:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wakefield is at 9:22 PM which arrives into Reading at 1:14 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 2h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Wakefield to Reading. However, there are services departing from Wakefield station and arriving at Reading station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.
Wakefield to Reading train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Wakefield Westgate station.
Wakefield to Reading train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Reading station.
Book your Wakefield to Reading train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Wakefield and Reading is 250.2 km. The road distance is 344 km.
You can take a train from Wakefield Westgate to Reading via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 2h 49m.