Middlesbrough to Reading by train

Travelling by train from Middlesbrough to Reading

Ready to travel from Middlesbrough 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.

Train cost between Middlesbrough and Reading: point-to-point tickets

Train travellers have two ticket options to choose from: point-to-point tickets and rail passes. Point-to-point tickets are for one-way travel between two cities. Prices for point-to-point tickets on this route start from €109.92, then go to , if booked a month in advance, and , if booked 7 days in advance.

Cost of travel with European train passes

Passes allow unlimited travel in the covered region and timeframe. Passes, like a Eurail or Interrail Global Pass, cover travel to 33 countries. While passes cost more upfront, they quickly pay off if you plan to travel extensively or don’t have a fixed itinerary. Plus, passes also often offer discounts on local travel, museums and outings. Learn more about the financial benefits of rail passes with our European Rail Pass guide.

Whether you want to purchase a pass or a ticket, Rail Europe has you covered with the best deals and smoothest checkout.

Middlesbrough to Reading train times

Prepare for your journey with the following departure details. The earliest train running Monday through Friday from Middlesbrough to Reading is at 05:47 and the last is at 23:10. The first train scheduled on Saturdays and Sundays is at 05:47 and the last one is at 23:03. You can expect 36 trains making this journey each day, with trains departing every 15 minutes.

Middlesbrough to Reading train duration

Trains on this route travel a distance of 348 kilometres, with the fastest one completing the journey in 4 hours and 4 minutes.

When do tickets go on sale between Middlesbrough and Reading?

You can start planning and booking your trip between Middlesbrough and Reading 4 and a half months before the departure date. Pro tip: buy your tickets as early as possible to save money.

More information on train travel from Middlesbrough to Reading

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