Walsall to Reading by train

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Overview: trains from Walsall to Reading

Find the key information for travelling by train from Walsall 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 06:01 View journey
Last train 23:40 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 2hr 15m View journey
Distance (km) 143
Trains / day 53 View all
Cheapest journey €33.44 View journey
Avg journey time 2hr 26m
Train operators 3

Going from Walsall to Reading by train

About to set off from Walsall to Reading by rail? Make your journey as seamless as possible with this guide, packed with tips on schedules, route details and how to find the best deals on tickets.

Cost of train travel from Walsall to Reading

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

  • Cheapest ticket: €33.44

  • 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.

Train times for travel from Walsall to Reading

During the week, the earliest departure time is at 06:01 and the last departure is 21:15. On weekends, the first train departs at 06:01 and the last train leaves at 23:40. On average, a total of 53 trains make this journey each day.

What are the travel time and distance for trains from Walsall to Reading?

On this route spanning 143 kilometres in total, the fastest journey takes 2 hours and 15 minutes.

How far in advance Walsall and Reading tickets go on sale

Tickets for travel between Walsall and Reading are available 4 and a half months in advance. To be notified by email when a certain travel date goes on sale, set up a booking alert.

Additional information on train travel from Walsall to Reading

Need more tips on travelling by train in Europe? Check out our help articles for details on booking, navigating stations, ticket types, different classes of service, refunds and much more. Then check out the Reading city guide to start planning your getaway.

FAQs about the train journey from Walsall to Reading

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

The total distance between Walsall and Reading is 143 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.