York to Reading Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between York and Reading takes 2h 54m and the fastest train takes 2h 35m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from York 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 54m
Duration: 226 mi
Distance: £104
Average price: Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Train via London

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Take the train from York to King's Crosstrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain London Paddington - Bristol Temple Meads / ...

2h 29m

£70–144

York to Reading train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between York and Reading. The earliest departure is at 4:40 AM at night, and the last departure from York is at 10:59 PM which arrives into Reading at 6:16 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 2h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

10:16 PM → 6:16 AM
Arrives next day
7h 59m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

4:40 AM → 7:43 AM
3h 3m • 2 changes
5:57 AM → 8:41 AM
2h 43m • 2 changes
6:10 AM → 9:03 AM
2h 53m • 2 changes
6:30 AM → 9:16 AM
2h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

4:40 AM → 7:43 AM
3h 3m • 2 changes
5:57 AM → 8:41 AM
2h 43m • 2 changes
6:10 AM → 9:03 AM
2h 53m • 2 changes
6:30 AM → 9:16 AM
2h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

4:40 AM → 7:43 AM
3h 3m • 2 changes
5:57 AM → 8:41 AM
2h 43m • 2 changes
6:10 AM → 9:03 AM
2h 53m • 2 changes
6:30 AM → 9:16 AM
2h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

4:40 AM → 7:43 AM
3h 3m • 2 changes
5:57 AM → 8:41 AM
2h 43m • 2 changes
6:10 AM → 9:03 AM
2h 53m • 2 changes
6:30 AM → 9:16 AM
2h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

4:40 AM → 7:43 AM
3h 3m • 2 changes
5:57 AM → 8:41 AM
2h 43m • 2 changes
6:10 AM → 9:03 AM
2h 53m • 2 changes
6:30 AM → 9:16 AM
2h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

4:40 AM → 7:45 AM
3h 5m • 2 changes
5:57 AM → 8:44 AM
2h 47m • 2 changes
6:10 AM → 8:59 AM
2h 49m • 2 changes
6:31 AM → 9:23 AM
2h 52m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from York to Reading? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

What companies run services between York, England and Reading, England?

You can take a train from York to Reading via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 2h 29m.

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