St Erth to Reading by train

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Overview: trains from St Erth to Reading

Find the key information for travelling by train from St Erth 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 06:57 View journey
Last train 21:59 View journey
Avg changes 0
Fastest journey 4hr 21m View journey
Distance (km) 346
Trains / day 26 View all
Cheapest journey £51.17 View journey
Avg journey time 5hr 2m
Train operators 3

Travelling by train from St Erth to Reading

Ready to travel from St Erth to Reading by train? Whether it’s your first time or you’re a seasoned train traveller, this guide will provide you with all the essential information you need for a smooth, enjoyable ride.

Cost of train travel from St Erth to Reading

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

  • Cheapest ticket: £51.17

  • 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.

Departure frequency and timetable from St Erth to Reading

Here are the scheduling basics for trains from St Erth to Reading:

  • 06:57 is the first scheduled train (Monday-Friday).

  • 21:59 the the last scheduled train (Monday-Friday).

  • 07:00 is the first scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).

  • 21:25 is the last scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).

  • A train departs every 21 minutes from St Erth toward Reading.

Start booking your ticket aboard one of the 26 trains serving this route each day.

Travel time and distance between St Erth and Reading

The route’s fastest journey takes 4 hours and 21 minutes, covering a total of 346 kilometres.

How early can you book train tickets from St Erth to Reading?

Tickets on this route typically go on sale 6 months in advance. Booking early gives you access to the most competitive prices and ample seating options.

Maximising your travels to Reading

For a smooth travel experience, explore our help articles. Start planning your holiday and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Reading.

FAQs about the train journey from St Erth to Reading

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

The train journey between St Erth and Reading covers 346 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.