CrossCountry
Great Western Railway
Trains to Reading from Cradley Heath
| First train | 04:52 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 22:27 | |
| Departure station | Cradley Heath | |
| Arrival station | Reading | |
| Journey time | From 2h 28m | |
| Distance | 85 miles (136 km) | |
| Frequency | 31 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
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Travelling from Cradley Heath to Reading by train
If you're planning to travel from Cradley Heath to Reading, we're here to help!
On average, the train journey from Cradley Heath to Reading takes around 3 hours 8 minutes. There are normally 31 trains per day travelling from Cradley Heath to Reading.
You'll have to make 1 change on your journey to Reading, as there are no direct trains.
Trains on this route are operated by Great Western Railway and CrossCountry.
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How do I find cheap train tickets from Cradley Heath to Reading?
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4. Travel Off-Peak
If you can be flexible with your travel times, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets are usually cheaper in the UK. Generally, Off-Peak times are any time at weekends and outside of Monday to Friday morning and evening rush hours.
5. Consider a Season Ticket
Best for commuters, if you catch a train on the same route more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly, weekly and flexi options available, find out if a Season Ticket for Cradley Heath to Reading is right for you.
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§Advance adult single fare. Excludes booking fee. Prices seen by Trainline customers in the last 30 days. Availability limited.