Malvern to Reading by train

Gearing up for an adventure by rail from Malvern to Reading? Read on for essential information about this journey, which spans 118 kilometres.

Train cost for travel between Malvern and Reading

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is CA$37.68, but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 5 months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

  • Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

  • Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

  • Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

  • Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

  • Are an even greener travel option than high speed

  • Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Train timetable for travel between Malvern and Reading

There are a number of different options for travellers going from Malvern to Reading by train. Here is what to expect along this route:

  • First daily departure (weekday): 05:17

  • Last daily departure (weekday): 22:29

  • First daily departure (weekend): 05:52

  • Last daily departure (weekend): 20:58

  • Average number of daily trains: 21 trains

  • Frequency of train departures: every 31 minutes

Train duration for trips from Malvern to Reading

The swiftest journey time on this route is 1 hour and 47 minutes, crossing a total distance of 118 kilometres.

How far in advance Malvern and Reading tickets go on sale

Tickets for travel between Malvern and Reading are available 5 months in advance. To be notified by email when a certain travel date goes on sale, set up a booking alert.

Making the most of your Malvern to Reading travels

To ensure the smoothest of train journey, check out our vast help articles. To start planning your holiday and to find travel inspiration, check out our city guide: Reading.

Frequently asked questions

What is the travel distance between Malvern and Reading by train?

The total journey from Malvern to Reading is 118 kilometres.

How much does the train from Malvern to Reading cost?

The minimum fare on this route is CA$37.68. Tickets booked 30 days in advance are priced around . If booked 7 days before departure, the cost is approximately .

When can I buy tickets for trains running from Malvern to Reading?

Tickets for travel between Malvern to Reading are available 5 months before departure.

How long does it take to get from Malvern to Reading?

The quickest journey is 1 hour and 47 minutes.