The average train between Whitchurch and Reading takes 4h 16m and the fastest train takes 3h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Whitchurch 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 Whitchurch and Reading. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Whitchurch is at 11:37 PM which arrives into Reading at 8:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 4h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Whitchurch to Reading. However, there are services departing from Whitchurch station and arriving at Reading station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
Whitchurch to Reading train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Crewe station.
Whitchurch to Reading train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Whitchurch to Reading train tickets online with Transport for Wales, West Midlands Trains and 2 other operators.
The distance between Whitchurch and Reading is 204.9 km. The road distance is 264 km.
You can take a train from Whitchurch (Shrops) to Reading via Crewe and Birmingham New Street in around 3h 40m.