Preston to Reading by train
Compare prices, times and book fast direct trains
Overview: trains from Preston to Reading
Find the key information for travelling by train from Preston 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.
Travelling from Preston to Reading by train
Want to know how to get from Preston to Reading by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!
The fastest trains from Preston to Reading take around 3 hours and 19 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 281 kilometres.
On weekdays, the first train leaving Preston is scheduled to depart at around 00:57. The last departure is usually at around 21:17 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Preston at around 04:02, with the last train leaving at around 21:22. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 55 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 16 minutes.
Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from US$60.50.
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 Preston to Reading?
The journey between Preston and Reading usually involves one change of train.
We usually find at least one departure on the route from Preston 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 Preston to Reading?
The Preston to Reading train travel takes about 3 hours and 19 minutes, no matter when you leave.
What are the Preston to Reading train times and schedule?
If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Reading leaving Preston at around 00:57 and the last train leaving at around 21:17 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Preston at around 04:02, with the final departure at 21:22.
Other train journeys from Preston
- From Preston to Crewe From US$22.50
- From Preston to Liverpool From US$12.00
- From Preston to Ormskirk From US$3.00
- From Preston to Wigan From US$5.00
- From Preston to Glasgow From US$21.50
- From Preston to Bradford From US$10.00
- From Preston to Manchester From US$6.50
- From Preston to Aberdeen From US$59.50
- From Preston to Blackburn From US$3.50
- From Preston to Bath From US$340.00
- From Preston to Bristol From US$73.50
- From Preston to Birmingham From US$22.00
- From Preston to Edinburgh From US$25.50
- From Preston to Stirling From US$35.50
- From Preston to Lancaster From US$6.50
Other train journeys to Reading
- From London to Reading From US$32.00
- From Oxford to Reading From US$8.00
- From Newton Abbot to Reading From US$76.00
- From Swansea to Reading From US$46.50
- From Coventry to Reading From US$20.50
- From Chippenham to Reading From US$25.00
- From Birmingham to Reading From US$37.50
- From Bournemouth to Reading From US$15.50
- From Bath to Reading From US$29.00
- From Brighton to Reading From US$66.00
- From Edinburgh to Reading From US$129.00
- From Bristol to Reading From US$28.50
- From Staines to Reading From US$13.76
- From Slough to Reading From US$16.00
- From Ipswich to Reading From US$80.96
Other train journeys from Reading
- From Reading to Birmingham From US$64.00
- From Reading to Bournemouth From US$14.50
- From Reading to Bath From US$44.00
- From Reading to Brighton From US$65.50
- From Reading to Edinburgh From US$70.00
- From Reading to London From US$25.50
- From Reading to Oxford From US$7.50
- From Reading to Newton Abbot From US$60.00
- From Reading to Swansea From US$56.50
- From Reading to Coventry From US$27.50
- From Reading to Chippenham From US$39.50
- From Reading to Southampton From US$45.00
230+ European rail operators Official partner of 230+ European rail operators
