Name: Reading to Birmingham Train Tickets
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What are the train times from Reading to Birmingham?

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Departs	Arrives	Find Tickets
21:15 1h 34m, Direct Reading	22:49 Birmingham New Street	Find Tickets
21:21 3h 15m, 2 change Reading	00:36 +1 Birmingham Moor Street	Find Tickets
21:46 3h 38m, 2 change Reading	01:24 +1 Birmingham New Street	Find Tickets
21:58 2h 57m, 2 change Reading	00:55 +1 Birmingham Moor Street	Find Tickets
22:12 3h 30m, 2 change Reading	01:42 +1 Birmingham New Street	Find Tickets
22:17 3h 25m, 2 change Reading	01:42 +1 Paris	Find Tickets

Everything you need to know about Birmingham

First train

06:15

Last train

23:32

Departure city

Reading

Arrival city

Birmingham

Journey time

1h 30m

Distance

130 km

Price

€21.33

Train Operators

CrossCountry

*Please Note: Station amenities and onward travel are for guidance only. Check locally for updates.

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Explore the cheapest prices to Birmingham from Reading this week

Typical ticket prices between Reading and Birmingham are around €21.33, though selecting Off-Peak or Advance fares can make your trip even more budget-friendly. Explore the options below to secure the price that suits you best!

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Fri16Oct

€26.27

Sat17Oct

€43.78

Sun18Oct

€33.54

Mon19Oct

€28.24

Tue20Oct

€21.33

Wed21Oct

€28.61

Thu22Oct

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*Price changes due to the real-time price fluctuations, please refer to the latest price.

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