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The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Birmingham to Reading is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Chiltern Railways | 06:12PM Birmingham | 3h53 | 10:05PM Reading | 0 transfersDirect | |
Chiltern Railways | 09:35AM Birmingham | 3h28 | 01:03PM Reading | 0 transfersDirect | |
Cross Country | 08:03AM Birmingham | 1h36 | 09:39AM Reading | 0 transfersDirect | |
Avanti West Coast | 12:17PM Birmingham | 2h51 | 03:08PM Reading | 0 transfersDirect | |
Avanti West Coast | 02:47PM Birmingham | 2h41 | 05:28PM Reading | 0 transfersDirect |
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Fastest Journey
1 h 36 m
Average
2 h 46 m
Trains per day
11
Distance
131 km
Of the 11 trains that leave Birmingham for Reading every day 11 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
Distance | 81 miles (130 km) |
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Average train duration | 1 h 29 min |
Average train ticket price | $68 (€59) |
Direct train | Yes |
Train companies | CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways or Great Western Rail |
Trains from Birmingham to Reading cover the 81 miles (130 km) long journey taking on average 1 h 29 min with our travel partners like CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways or Great Western Rail. There are direct train services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this journey for as low as $24 (€21), but the average price of train tickets is $68 (€59). Travelers depart most frequently from Birmingham New Street and arrive in Reading.
Find the best trains between Birmingham and Reading with Omio's travel partners CrossCountry, Virgin Trains and Chiltern Railways from $29 (€25). We can find you the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the best journey.
Cross Country trains are a UK-based train operator that provides services across the country including trains to Reading from Birmingham. They offer a range of services, from express services to local services, and have a variety of ticket types to suit different needs. Their express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and CrossCountry XC Trains, offer a fast and comfortable journey, with onboard facilities such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Their local services, such as the CrossCountry Regional and CrossCountry Regional Express, provide a more leisurely journey, with stops at smaller stations along the way. They also offer a range of ticket types, such as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets, to suit different budgets and travel needs. The most popular routes for Cross Country trains include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.
Birmingham to Reading train information with CrossCountry:
Passengers board the train most frequently from Birmingham New Street, which is located around 0.2 miles (399 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Reading, located 0.1 miles (242 m) away from the city centre.
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