The average train between Wareham and Reading takes 2h 22m and the fastest train takes 2h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Wareham 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 Wareham and Reading. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wareham is at 9:32 PM which arrives into Reading at 12:31 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Wareham to Reading. However, there are services departing from Wareham station and arriving at Reading station via Basingstoke. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.
Wareham to Reading train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Wareham station.
Wareham to Reading train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Wareham to Reading train tickets online with South Western Railway, Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Wareham and Reading is 116.8 km. The road distance is 142 km.
You can take a train from Wareham to Reading via Basingstoke in around 2h 22m.