The average train between Walsall and Reading takes 2h 39m and the fastest train takes 2h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Walsall 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 Walsall and Reading. The earliest departure is at 6:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Walsall is at 11:32 PM which arrives into Reading at 7:44 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Walsall to Reading. However, there are services departing from Walsall station and arriving at Reading station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.
Walsall to Reading train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Walsall station.
Walsall to Reading train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Walsall to Reading train tickets online with West Midlands Trains and Cross Country.
The distance between Walsall and Reading is 143.4 km. The road distance is 176 km.
You can take a train from Walsall to Reading via Birmingham New Street in around 2h 30m.