Train York to Reading from £96 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between York and Reading takes 2h 49m and the fastest train takes 2h 33m. 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 49m
Duration: 226 mi
Distance: £96
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 - Didcot Parkway / ...

2h 54m

£63–139

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 5:47 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 2h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, April 1, 2026

9:30 PM → 12:22 AM
Arrives next day
2h 52m • 2 changes
10:02 PM → 2:34 AM
Arrives next day
4h 31m • 2 changes
10:59 PM → 5:47 AM
Arrives next day
6h 48m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, April 2, 2026

4:40 AM → 7:43 AM
3h 3m • 2 changes
5:55 AM → 8:41 AM
2h 45m • 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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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.

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Distance: 226.1 mi
Duration: 2h 49m

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, Edgware Road, and London Paddington in around 2h 54m.

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