Reading to Telford by train

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Overview: trains from Reading to Telford

Find the key information for travelling by train from Reading to Telford, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 06:15 View journey
Last train 21:45 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 2hr 15m View journey
Distance (km) 169
Trains / day 37 View all
Cheapest journey AU$81.22 View journey
Avg journey time 2hr 41m
Train operators 12

Explore Reading to Telford by rail

Getting ready for a trip from Reading to Telford aboard a local train? Here’s what you need to know — including departure times, fastest routes and ticket prices — about the trip.

Train cost between Reading to Telford

Getting from Reading to Telford by rail typically costs AU$81.22, but runs about if booked a month in advance. If you wait until 7 days before departure, prices increase to . Booking as early as possible helps you find the lowest cost tickets, but that’s not the only way to save.

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Departure frequency and timetable from Reading to Telford

Here are the scheduling basics for trains from Reading to Telford:

  • 06:15 is the first scheduled train (Monday-Friday).

  • 21:45 the the last scheduled train (Monday-Friday).

  • 06:15 is the first scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).

  • 21:45 is the last scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).

  • A train departs every 26 minutes from Reading toward Telford.

Start booking your ticket aboard one of the 37 trains serving this route each day.

Reading to Telford distance and train travel time

The total distance for this route is 169 kilometres, with the fastest trip taking 2 hours and 15 minutes.

Booking horizon for travel between Reading and Telford

Tickets for travel between Reading and Telford can be booked 5 months in advance. Booking earlier ensures lower prices, so be sure to book as far out as possible.

Learn more about train travel from Reading to Telford

Refer to our help articles for more details and insights on train travel from Reading and beyond. Get ready for your visit with travel tips and inspiration in our Telford city guide.

FAQs about the train journey from Reading to Telford

Want to know more about your journey from Reading to Telford? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The total distance between Reading and Telford by train is 169 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.