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Trains from Selly Oak (SLY) to Reading

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20

train journeys
per day

79

miles (127 kms)

2hrs 6 mins

fastest journey

06:32 / 00:04

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 2 changes)

3

operators run

2

routes

Trains from Selly Oak (SLY) to Reading

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On a typical weekday there are 20 scheduled rail journeys between Selly Oak and Reading , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 20 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Selly Oak to Reading is approximately 79 miles (127 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 2hrs 45 mins.

GWR, West Midlands Trains, CrossCountry are the main train operating companies running services between Selly Oak and Reading.

There are 2 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Selly Oak to Reading. The fastest journey time on this route takes 2hrs 6 mins.

Map of the rail routes from Selly Oak to Reading

Journeys from Selly Oak to Reading Today

  • Mon 4th Nov
    06:32
    2 hrs 13 mins1 change
    08:45
    Selly Oak
    Reading
    Selly Oak to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    07:32
    2 hrs 8 mins1 change
    09:40
    Selly Oak
    Reading
    Selly Oak to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    08:32
    2 hrs 14 mins1 change
    10:46
    Selly Oak
    Reading
    Selly Oak to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    09:32
    2 hrs 9 mins1 change
    11:41
    Selly Oak
    Reading
    Selly Oak to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    10:32
    2 hrs 7 mins1 change
    12:39
    Selly Oak
    Reading
    Selly Oak to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    11:03
    2 hrs 9 mins1 change
    13:12
    Selly Oak
    Reading
    Selly Oak to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    11:32
    2 hrs 9 mins1 change
    13:41
    Selly Oak
    Reading
    Selly Oak to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    12:32
    2 hrs 10 mins1 change
    14:42
    Selly Oak
    Reading
    Selly Oak to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    13:32
    2 hrs 10 mins1 change
    15:42
    Selly Oak
    Reading
    Selly Oak to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    14:32
    2 hrs 8 mins1 change
    16:40
    Selly Oak
    Reading
    Selly Oak to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    15:03
    2 hrs 11 mins1 change
    17:14
    Selly Oak
    Reading
    Selly Oak to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    15:32
    2 hrs 8 mins1 change
    17:40
    Selly Oak
    Reading
    Selly Oak to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    16:32
    2 hrs 9 mins1 change
    18:41
    Selly Oak
    Reading
    Selly Oak to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    17:32
    2 hrs 9 mins1 change
    19:41
    Selly Oak
    Reading
    Selly Oak to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    18:32
    2 hrs 11 mins1 change
    20:43
    Selly Oak
    Reading
    Selly Oak to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    20:32
    2 hrs 6 mins1 change
    22:38
    Selly Oak
    Reading
    Selly Oak to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    21:32
    2 hrs 6 mins1 change
    23:38
    Selly Oak
    Reading
    Selly Oak to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    21:53
    2 hrs 47 mins2 changes
    00:40
    Selly Oak
    Reading
    Selly Oak to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    22:52
    8 hrs 1 min2 changes
    06:53
    Selly Oak
    Reading
    Selly Oak to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    23:53
    7 hrs 52 mins1 change
    07:45
    Selly Oak
    Reading
    Selly Oak to Reading

About Selly Oak Station

Station name Selly Oak (SLY)
AddressSelly Oak station, Bristol Road, Selly Oak, West Midlands, B29 6DW
Managed byWM

Ticket Office

Ticket Office HoursMonday to Friday 06:00 - 21:00
Saturday 07:00 - 21:00
Sunday 09:00 - 19:00
Ticket on DepartureAvailable
From Ticket MachinesYes
From ticket officeYes

Other Facilities

ToiletsAvailable
Baby changeUnavailable
ShowersUnavailable
Waiting RoomUnavailable
WiFiUnavailable
ATM MachineUnavailable

About Reading Station

Station name Reading (RDG)
AddressReading station, Station Hill, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 1LZ
Managed byNR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office HoursMonday to Friday 06:15 - 22:00
Saturday 06:15 - 22:00
Sunday 07:15 - 22:00
Ticket on DepartureAvailable
From Ticket MachinesYes
From ticket officeYes

Other Facilities

ToiletsAvailable
Baby changeAvailable
ShowersUnavailable
Waiting RoomAvailable
WiFiAvailable
ATM MachineAvailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Selly Oak and Reading

The travel time between Selly Oak and Reading by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 2hrs 45 mins & the fastest journey takes 2hrs 6 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Selly Oak and Reading vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 20 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:32, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:04.

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Amenities on trains between Selly Oak and Reading can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Selly Oak & Reading. owever, there are 20 possible journeys which require a change.

GWR, West Midlands Trains, CrossCountry are the main train operating companies running services between Selly Oak and Reading.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Selly Oak and Reading, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.