Cambridge to Reading by train
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Overview: trains from Cambridge to Reading
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Cambridge to Reading train travel explained
Want to know how to get from Cambridge to Reading by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!
The fastest trains from Cambridge to Reading take around 1 hour and 57 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 112 kilometres.
On weekdays, the first train leaving Cambridge is scheduled to depart at around 05:14. The last departure is usually at around 23:54 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Cambridge at around 04:53, with the last train leaving at around 23:20. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 86 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 7 minutes.
Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from CA$85.11.
We think any time is a great time to visit Reading, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.
For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Reading.
Is there a direct train from Cambridge to Reading?
The journey between Cambridge and Reading usually involves one change of train.
We usually find at least one departure on the route from Cambridge to Reading every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.
There are typically fewer trains leaving at weekends, when we found at least one departure.
How long does it take to travel from Cambridge to Reading?
The Cambridge to Reading train travel takes about 1 hour and 57 minutes, no matter when you leave.
What are the Cambridge to Reading train times and schedule?
If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Reading leaving Cambridge at around 05:14 and the last train leaving at around 23:54 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Cambridge at around 04:53, with the final departure at 23:20.
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