Cheap Train Tickets to Reading

Trains to Reading may be popular with festival-goers wanting to welly-up and hit the main stage but there’s more to the south-eastern city than its annual weekend of fun. Located in the charming county of Berkshire, Reading is a buzzing university city with an exciting shopping scene, historical landmarks, amazing museums and beautiful parks and gardens. Whether it’s for a day trip or a long weekend away, you’ll find plenty of things to see and do in Reading.

Looking for cheap train tickets to Reading? Before you start, check if you’re eligible for a railcard. There are a range of railcards available and they could save you 1/3 off your journey. As soon as you know your dates, book your tickets. Some train operators release tickets up to 12 weeks in advance, and the sooner you buy them, the cheaper they’ll be. Other ways to bag cheap train tickets to Reading include travelling at off-peak times, splitting your journey across multiple tickets, and booking as a group if you’re travelling with others.

With its own train station, it’s easy to travel to Reading from all over the UK. Popular short-distance routes include the Great Western Railway service from London, a journey which takes just over 20 minutes, and the Great Western and CrossCountry services from Oxford which take around half an hour. Great Western also offer a number of other popular routes including those from Bristol and Bath, both of which have a duration of around 1 hour. The CrossCountry service from Birmingham, with a journey time of approximately 1 hour 38 minutes, is also popular.