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Trains from Birmingham Stations to Reading

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31

train journeys
per day

78

miles (126 kms)

1hrs 35 mins

fastest journey

06:03 / 00:28

first / last train

15

direct trains

4

operators run

8

routes

Trains from Birmingham Stations to Reading

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On a typical weekday there are 31 scheduled rail journeys between Birmingham Stations and Reading , with 15 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 16 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Birmingham Stations to Reading is approximately 78 miles (126 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 2hrs 17 mins.

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

There are 8 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Birmingham New Street to Reading. The fastest journey time on this route takes 1hrs 35 mins.

Journeys from Birmingham Stations to Reading Today

  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:03
    1 hrs 42 mins Direct
    07:45
    Birmingham New Street
    Reading
    Birmingham New Street to Reading
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:03
    1 hrs 42 mins Direct
    08:45
    Birmingham New Street
    Reading
    Birmingham New Street to Reading
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:03
    1 hrs 37 mins Direct
    09:40
    Birmingham New Street
    Reading
    Birmingham New Street to Reading
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:12
    2 hrs 17 mins 1 change
    10:29
    Birmingham New Street
    Reading
    Birmingham New Street to Reading
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:03
    1 hrs 43 mins Direct
    10:46
    Birmingham New Street
    Reading
    Birmingham New Street to Reading
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:12
    2 hrs 19 mins 1 change
    11:31
    Birmingham New Street
    Reading
    Birmingham New Street to Reading
  • Mon 1st Apr
    10:03
    1 hrs 37 mins Direct
    11:40
    Birmingham New Street
    Reading
    Birmingham New Street to Reading
  • Mon 1st Apr
    10:12
    2 hrs 19 mins 1 change
    12:31
    Birmingham New Street
    Reading
    Birmingham New Street to Reading
  • Mon 1st Apr
    11:03
    1 hrs 36 mins Direct
    12:39
    Birmingham New Street
    Reading
    Birmingham New Street to Reading
  • Mon 1st Apr
    11:33
    1 hrs 39 mins Direct
    13:12
    Birmingham New Street
    Reading
    Birmingham New Street to Reading
  • Mon 1st Apr
    12:12
    2 hrs 4 mins 1 change
    14:16
    Birmingham New Street
    Reading
    Birmingham New Street to Reading
  • Mon 1st Apr
    13:03
    1 hrs 39 mins Direct
    14:42
    Birmingham New Street
    Reading
    Birmingham New Street to Reading
  • Mon 1st Apr
    13:12
    2 hrs 3 mins 1 change
    15:15
    Birmingham New Street
    Reading
    Birmingham New Street to Reading
  • Mon 1st Apr
    14:03
    1 hrs 38 mins Direct
    15:41
    Birmingham New Street
    Reading
    Birmingham New Street to Reading
  • Mon 1st Apr
    14:12
    2 hrs 4 mins 1 change
    16:16
    Birmingham New Street
    Reading
    Birmingham New Street to Reading
  • Mon 1st Apr
    15:03
    1 hrs 37 mins Direct
    16:40
    Birmingham New Street
    Reading
    Birmingham New Street to Reading
  • Mon 1st Apr
    15:12
    2 hrs 5 mins 1 change
    17:17
    Birmingham New Street
    Reading
    Birmingham New Street to Reading
  • Mon 1st Apr
    16:03
    1 hrs 37 mins Direct
    17:40
    Birmingham New Street
    Reading
    Birmingham New Street to Reading
  • Mon 1st Apr
    16:12
    2 hrs 5 mins 1 change
    18:17
    Birmingham New Street
    Reading
    Birmingham New Street to Reading
  • Mon 1st Apr
    17:03
    1 hrs 38 mins Direct
    18:41
    Birmingham New Street
    Reading
    Birmingham New Street to Reading

About Birmingham Stations Station

Station name Birmingham Stations (13)
Address Birmingham New Street station, Station Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, B2 4QA
Managed by NR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday 05:15 - 23:00
Tuesday 05:15 - 23:00
Wednesday 05:15 - 23:00
Thursday 05:15 - 23:00
Friday 05:15 - 23:00
Saturday 05:15 - 23:00
Sunday 08:00 - 23:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

About Reading Station

Station name Reading (RDG)
Address Reading station, Station Hill, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 1LZ
Managed by NR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:15 - 22:00
Saturday 06:15 - 22:00
Sunday 07:15 - 22:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Available

Frequently asked questions about trains between Birmingham Stations and Reading

The travel time between Birmingham Stations and Reading by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 2hrs 17 mins & the fastest journey takes 1hrs 35 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Birmingham Stations and Reading vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 31 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:03, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:28.

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

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Yes! There are usually around 15 direct services per day from Birmingham Stations to Reading

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

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