Reading to Bangor by train

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Overview: trains from Reading to Bangor

Find the key information for travelling by train from Reading to Bangor, 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 00:10 View journey
Last train 22:25 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 4hr 10m View journey
Distance (km) 291
Trains / day 29 View all
Cheapest journey US$156.00 View journey
Avg journey time 5hr 23m
Train operators 11

Taking the train from Reading to Bangor

Ready to book a trip from Reading to Bangor by train? Let this guide make the process smooth, easy and truly enjoyable. Because trains make ‘getting there’ part of the fun.

Cost of train tickets between Reading and Bangor

The cheapest train tickets from Reading to Bangor start at US$156.00. If you book a month in advance, tickets cost, on average, . If you wait until a week in advance, expect tickets to be around .

Pro tip: The best way to save on tickets from Reading to Bangor is by booking in advance. Keep in mind that tickets for this route go on sale 4 months before the travel date. So if you want to save on your booking, be sure to lock in your tickets as early as possible.

Reading to Bangor departure frequency and train timetable

With 29 trains scheduled on this journey daily and trains leaving the station every 25 minutes, travellers have a number of options to choose from. If you are travelling on a weekday, the earliest train you can catch is at 02:24 and the last one is at 22:25. If you are travelling during the weekend, the earliest train you can catch is at 00:10, with the last one at 21:45.

Train duration for trips from Reading to Bangor

The swiftest journey time on this route is 4 hours and 10 minutes, crossing a total distance of 291 kilometres.

When are tickets between Reading and Bangor available for purchase?

Tickets for trains between Reading and Bangor can be purchased 4 months before the departure date. Take advantage of the early-bird savings by booking as early as possible.

Making the most of your trip to Bangor

For a seamless train journey, head to our extensive help articles. Start planning your trip and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Bangor.

FAQs about the train journey from Reading to Bangor

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

The total distance from Reading to Bangor is 291 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.