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Trains from Reading Stations to Prescot (PSC)

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44

train journeys
per day

156

miles (251 kms)

4hrs 2 mins

fastest journey

02:24 / 00:30

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

5

operators run

6

routes

Trains from Reading Stations to Prescot (PSC)

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On a typical weekday there are 44 scheduled rail journeys between Reading Stations and Prescot , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 44 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Reading Stations to Prescot is approximately 156 miles (251 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 4hrs 30 mins.

Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, GWR, Northern Rail, West Midlands Trains are the main train operating companies running services between Reading Stations and Prescot.

There are 6 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Reading to Prescot. The fastest journey time on this route takes 4hrs 2 mins.

Journeys from Reading Stations to Prescot Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    02:24
    6 hrs 22 mins 3 changes
    08:46
    Reading
    Prescot
    Reading to Prescot
  • Mon 29th Apr
    04:35
    4 hrs 59 mins 3 changes
    09:34
    Reading
    Prescot
    Reading to Prescot
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:15
    4 hrs 4 mins 2 changes
    10:19
    Reading
    Prescot
    Reading to Prescot
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:19
    4 hrs 15 mins 3 changes
    10:34
    Reading
    Prescot
    Reading to Prescot
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:45
    4 hrs 19 mins 2 changes
    11:04
    Reading
    Prescot
    Reading to Prescot
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:15
    4 hrs 3 mins 2 changes
    11:18
    Reading
    Prescot
    Reading to Prescot
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:20
    3 hrs 58 mins 3 changes
    11:18
    Reading
    Prescot
    Reading to Prescot
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:31
    4 hrs 3 mins 3 changes
    11:34
    Reading
    Prescot
    Reading to Prescot
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:15
    4 hrs 4 mins 2 changes
    12:19
    Reading
    Prescot
    Reading to Prescot
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:20
    3 hrs 59 mins 3 changes
    12:19
    Reading
    Prescot
    Reading to Prescot
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:36
    3 hrs 59 mins 3 changes
    12:35
    Reading
    Prescot
    Reading to Prescot
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:16
    4 hrs 3 mins 2 changes
    13:19
    Reading
    Prescot
    Reading to Prescot
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:20
    3 hrs 59 mins 3 changes
    13:19
    Reading
    Prescot
    Reading to Prescot
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:35
    3 hrs 59 mins 3 changes
    13:34
    Reading
    Prescot
    Reading to Prescot
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:16
    4 hrs 3 mins 2 changes
    14:19
    Reading
    Prescot
    Reading to Prescot
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:34
    4 hrs 3 changes
    14:34
    Reading
    Prescot
    Reading to Prescot
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:14
    4 hrs 4 mins 2 changes
    15:18
    Reading
    Prescot
    Reading to Prescot
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:20
    3 hrs 58 mins 3 changes
    15:18
    Reading
    Prescot
    Reading to Prescot
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:34
    4 hrs 3 changes
    15:34
    Reading
    Prescot
    Reading to Prescot
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:45
    4 hrs 19 mins 2 changes
    16:04
    Reading
    Prescot
    Reading to Prescot

About Reading Stations Station

Station name Reading Stations (137)
Address Wigan North Western station, Wallgate, Wigan, Lancashire, WN1 1BJ
Managed by VT

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:45 - 18:45
Saturday 05:15 - 18:45
Sunday 08:40 - 18:45
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

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

About Prescot Station

Station name Prescot (PSC)
Address Prescot station, Bridge Road, Prescot, Merseyside, L34 5SN
Managed by NT

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday 05:45 - 23:30
Tuesday 05:45 - 23:30
Wednesday 05:45 - 23:30
Thursday 05:45 - 23:30
Friday 05:45 - 23:30
Saturday 05:45 - 23:30
Sunday 08:15 - 23:30
Ticket on Departure Unavailable
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

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

Frequently asked questions about trains between Reading Stations and Prescot

The travel time between Reading Stations and Prescot by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 4hrs 30 mins & the fastest journey takes 4hrs 2 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Reading Stations and Prescot vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 44 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 02:24, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:30.

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

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Reading Stations & Prescot. owever, there are 44 possible journeys which require a change.

Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, GWR, Northern Rail, West Midlands Trains are the main train operating companies running services between Reading Stations and Prescot.

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