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Trains from Shirley (SRL) to Reading

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21

train journeys
per day

75

miles (121 kms)

2hrs 19 mins

fastest journey

06:50 / 23:31

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

4

operators run

6

routes

Trains from Shirley (SRL) to Reading

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On a typical weekday there are 21 scheduled rail journeys between Shirley and Reading , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 21 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Shirley to Reading is approximately 75 miles (121 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 2hrs 48 mins.

West Midlands Trains, GWR, CrossCountry, Chiltern Railways are the main train operating companies running services between Shirley and Reading.

There are 6 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Shirley to Reading. The fastest journey time on this route takes 2hrs 19 mins.

Map of the rail routes from Shirley to Reading

Journeys from Shirley to Reading Today

  • Mon 4th Nov
    06:50
    2 hrs 49 mins3 changes
    09:39
    Shirley
    Reading
    Shirley to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    07:20
    2 hrs 20 mins2 changes
    09:40
    Shirley
    Reading
    Shirley to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    07:56
    2 hrs 50 mins2 changes
    10:46
    Shirley
    Reading
    Shirley to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    09:20
    2 hrs 21 mins2 changes
    11:41
    Shirley
    Reading
    Shirley to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    10:20
    2 hrs 19 mins2 changes
    12:39
    Shirley
    Reading
    Shirley to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    10:50
    2 hrs 22 mins2 changes
    13:12
    Shirley
    Reading
    Shirley to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    11:20
    2 hrs 21 mins2 changes
    13:41
    Shirley
    Reading
    Shirley to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    12:20
    2 hrs 22 mins2 changes
    14:42
    Shirley
    Reading
    Shirley to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    13:20
    2 hrs 22 mins2 changes
    15:42
    Shirley
    Reading
    Shirley to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    13:50
    2 hrs 49 mins3 changes
    16:39
    Shirley
    Reading
    Shirley to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    14:20
    2 hrs 20 mins2 changes
    16:40
    Shirley
    Reading
    Shirley to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    14:50
    2 hrs 24 mins2 changes
    17:14
    Shirley
    Reading
    Shirley to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    15:20
    2 hrs 20 mins2 changes
    17:40
    Shirley
    Reading
    Shirley to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    15:50
    2 hrs 50 mins3 changes
    18:40
    Shirley
    Reading
    Shirley to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    16:20
    2 hrs 21 mins2 changes
    18:41
    Shirley
    Reading
    Shirley to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    17:20
    2 hrs 21 mins2 changes
    19:41
    Shirley
    Reading
    Shirley to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    17:50
    2 hrs 39 mins2 changes
    20:29
    Shirley
    Reading
    Shirley to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    17:56
    2 hrs 47 mins2 changes
    20:43
    Shirley
    Reading
    Shirley to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    19:50
    2 hrs 48 mins2 changes
    22:38
    Shirley
    Reading
    Shirley to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    20:43
    2 hrs 55 mins2 changes
    23:38
    Shirley
    Reading
    Shirley to Reading

About Shirley Station

Station name Shirley (SRL)
AddressShirley station, Haslucks Green Road, Shirley, West Midlands, B90 2NE
Managed byWM

Ticket Office

Ticket Office HoursMonday 06:30 - 12:00
Tuesday 06:30 - 12:00
Wednesday 06:30 - 12:00
Thursday 06:30 - 12:00
Friday 06:30 - 20:00
Saturday 08:00 - 20:00
Sunday 10:00 - 14:00
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 Shirley and Reading

The travel time between Shirley and Reading by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 2hrs 48 mins & the fastest journey takes 2hrs 19 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Shirley and Reading vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 21 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:50, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:31.

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Amenities on trains between Shirley 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 Shirley & Reading. owever, there are 21 possible journeys which require a change.

West Midlands Trains, GWR, CrossCountry, Chiltern Railways are the main train operating companies running services between Shirley and Reading.

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