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Trains from Reading West to Shirley (SRL)

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18

train journeys
per day

75

miles (120 kms)

2hrs 23 mins

fastest journey

06:27 / 00:02

first / last train

0

direct trains (3 or 3 changes)

4

operators run

4

routes

Trains from Reading West to Shirley (SRL)

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On a typical weekday there are 18 scheduled rail journeys between Reading West and Shirley , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 18 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Reading West to Shirley is approximately 75 miles (120 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 3hrs 31 mins.

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

There are 4 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Reading West to Shirley. The fastest journey time on this route takes 2hrs 23 mins.

Journeys from Reading West to Shirley Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:27
    2 hrs 29 mins 3 changes
    08:56
    Reading West
    Shirley
    Reading West to Shirley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:56
    3 hrs 3 changes
    09:56
    Reading West
    Shirley
    Reading West to Shirley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:02
    2 hrs 54 mins 3 changes
    10:56
    Reading West
    Shirley
    Reading West to Shirley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:59
    2 hrs 57 mins 3 changes
    11:56
    Reading West
    Shirley
    Reading West to Shirley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:51
    3 hrs 5 mins 3 changes
    12:56
    Reading West
    Shirley
    Reading West to Shirley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:32
    2 hrs 24 mins 3 changes
    13:56
    Reading West
    Shirley
    Reading West to Shirley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:46
    3 hrs 10 mins 3 changes
    14:56
    Reading West
    Shirley
    Reading West to Shirley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:45
    3 hrs 11 mins 3 changes
    15:56
    Reading West
    Shirley
    Reading West to Shirley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:16
    2 hrs 40 mins 3 changes
    16:56
    Reading West
    Shirley
    Reading West to Shirley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    15:33
    2 hrs 23 mins 3 changes
    17:56
    Reading West
    Shirley
    Reading West to Shirley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    15:49
    2 hrs 37 mins 3 changes
    18:26
    Reading West
    Shirley
    Reading West to Shirley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    17:31
    2 hrs 25 mins 3 changes
    19:56
    Reading West
    Shirley
    Reading West to Shirley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    17:42
    3 hrs 1 min 3 changes
    20:43
    Reading West
    Shirley
    Reading West to Shirley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    19:00
    2 hrs 47 mins 3 changes
    21:47
    Reading West
    Shirley
    Reading West to Shirley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    19:31
    3 hrs 12 mins 3 changes
    22:43
    Reading West
    Shirley
    Reading West to Shirley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    21:01
    2 hrs 54 mins 3 changes
    23:55
    Reading West
    Shirley
    Reading West to Shirley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    21:53
    9 hrs 3 mins 3 changes
    06:56
    Reading West
    Shirley
    Reading West to Shirley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    23:40
    9 hrs 16 mins 3 changes
    08:56
    Reading West
    Shirley
    Reading West to Shirley

About Reading West Station

Station name Reading West (RDW)
Address Reading West station, Oxford Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 7PY
Managed by GW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:30 - 10:45
Weekend Closed
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

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

About Shirley Station

Station name Shirley (SRL)
Address Shirley station, Haslucks Green Road, Shirley, West Midlands, B90 2NE
Managed by WM

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday 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 Departure Available
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 West and Shirley

The travel time between Reading West and Shirley by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 3hrs 31 mins & the fastest journey takes 2hrs 23 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Reading West and Shirley vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 18 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:27, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:02.

First class tickets on trains between Reading West and Shirley typically offer more space, complimentary food and drink, and other amenities compared to standard class.

Amenities on trains between Reading West and Shirley 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 West & Shirley. owever, there are 18 possible journeys which require a change.

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

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