The average train between Widnes and Reading takes 3h 33m and the fastest train takes 3h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from Widnes 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 Widnes and Reading. The earliest departure is at 6:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Widnes is at 9:51 PM which arrives into Reading at 7:44 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Widnes to Reading. However, there are services departing from Widnes station and arriving at Reading station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
Widnes to Reading train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Runcorn station.
Widnes to Reading train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Widnes to Reading train tickets online with West Midlands Trains and Cross Country.
The distance between Widnes and Reading is 243.3 km. The road distance is 278 km.
You can take a train from Runcorn to Reading via Birmingham New Street in around 3h 33m.