St Ives to Reading by train

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Overview: trains from St Ives to Reading

Find the key information for travelling by train from St Ives 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 07:12 View journey
Last train 22:31 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 4hr 51m View journey
Distance (km) 346
Trains / day 25 View all
Cheapest journey €91.39 View journey
Avg journey time 5hr 27m
Train operators 3

Taking the train from St Ives to Reading

So you’re considering going from St Ives to Reading by train? To ensure you have the smoothest, most carefree travel, keep this page handy.

Train ticket cost for journeys between St Ives and Reading

Just like airline tickets, train fares vary by the operator, the number of stops, the time of day you travel, how far in advance you book and more. When it comes to timing, while the cheapest tickets on this route are typically €91.39, when booked a month in advance, tickets costs an average of , and when purchased a week in advance, tickets increase to .

How to find cheap train tickets

Booking early nearly always keeps more money in your pocket, but there are other ways to save big on tickets. Refer to our cheap train ticket guide to make sure you make the most out of your travel budget.

Train schedule for travel between St Ives and Reading

While frequency of trains along this line depends on the day of the week, on average, 25 trains make this journey of 346 kilometres each day. The first weekday departure from St Ives is at 07:25 on weekdays. The last scheduled train during the week departs at 22:31.

During the weekend, 07:12 is the earliest scheduled departure, and 21:20 is the last. Throughout the day, trains typically depart every 24 minutes.

Train travel time and distance from St Ives to Reading

Trains can complete this route in as little as 4 hours and 51 minutes. The total distance travelled is 346 kilometres.

When are tickets between St Ives and Reading available for purchase?

Tickets for trains between St Ives and Reading can be purchased 6 months before the departure date. Take advantage of the early-bird savings by booking as early as possible.

More information on train travel from St Ives to Reading

Want to know more about train travel in Europe? Explore our help articles for guidance on booking, travel discounts, class of service and much more. Need some travel inspiration? Check out our Reading city guide to get you started.

FAQs about the train journey from St Ives to Reading

Want to know more about your journey from St Ives 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 Ives 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.