Train West Midlands to Reading from £61 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between West Midlands and Reading takes 2h 1m and the fastest train takes 1h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from West Midlands 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.

2h 1m
Duration: 101 mi
Distance: £61
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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West Midlands to Reading train times

Trains run hourly between West Midlands and Reading. The earliest departure is at 5:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from West Midlands is at 9:38 PM which arrives into Reading at 11:38 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

10:38 AM → 12:36 PM
1h 58m • 1 change
11:08 AM → 1:09 PM
2h • 1 change
11:38 AM → 1:41 PM
2h 2m • 1 change
12:38 PM → 2:41 PM
2h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

5:49 AM → 7:44 AM
1h 54m • 1 change
6:38 AM → 8:48 AM
2h 9m • 1 change
7:38 AM → 9:43 AM
2h 4m • 1 change
8:09 AM → 10:07 AM
1h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, May 6, 2026

5:49 AM → 7:44 AM
1h 54m • 1 change
6:38 AM → 8:48 AM
2h 9m • 1 change
7:38 AM → 9:43 AM
2h 4m • 1 change
8:09 AM → 10:07 AM
1h 57m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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