Bangor to Reading by train

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Overview: trains from Bangor to Reading

Find the key information for travelling by train from Bangor to Reading, 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 04:57 View journey
Last train 22:09 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 4hr 13m View journey
Distance (km) 291
Trains / day 19 View all
Cheapest journey CA$215.32 View journey
Avg journey time 6hr 5m
Train operators 12

Explore Bangor to Reading by train

Thinking about travelling from Bangor to Reading by train? Here’s everything you need to know to maximise your experience along this train journey.

Cost of train travel from Bangor to Reading

Here is the average ticket cost on trains from Bangor to Reading:

  • Cheapest ticket: CA$215.32

  • Pricing when booking a month in advance:

  • Pricing when booking a week in advance:

Comparing train prices with Rail Europe

Train routes may be served by one, two, three or more operators, each providing a different travel experience with its own particular services. Similar to airlines, some train operators offer no-frills services without luxury perks, but at a lower cost. Other providers guarantee an elevated level of service, which can include perks like fine dining, a welcome cocktail and access to impressive travel lounges in certain stations. These tickets run a bit higher. When planning travel, use Rail Europe to compare all different operators, compare fares and classes of service in one single location.

Bangor to Reading daily train schedule

Whether you’re headed to Reading on a Tuesday or a Sunday, with 19 trains per day, you will have multiple options to choose from.

  • 05:14: departure of first train Monday-Friday

  • 21:01: departure of last train Monday-Friday

  • 04:57: departure of first train on weekends

  • 22:09: departure of last train on weekends

  • Every 47 minutes: frequency of train departures

Average train travel time and distance from Bangor to Reading

On this route, the fastest trip lasts 4 hours and 13 minutes, spanning 291 kilometres in total.

When do tickets between Bangor and Reading go on sale?

Travellers can book train journeys between Bangor and Reading 4 and a half months before the travel date. The earlier you book, the better the price. Stay informed about ticket availability by setting up a personalised booking alert with Rail Europe.

Learn more about train travel from Bangor to Reading

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

FAQs about the train journey from Bangor to Reading

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

The train journey from Bangor to Reading covers 291 kilometres in total.

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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.