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Trains from Reading West to Birmingham Stations

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21

train journeys
per day

78

miles (125 kms)

1hrs 44 mins

fastest journey

05:52 / 23:49

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 2 changes)

4

operators run

6

routes

Trains from Reading West to Birmingham Stations

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On a typical weekday there are 21 scheduled rail journeys between Reading West and Birmingham Stations , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 21 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Reading West to Birmingham Stations is approximately 78 miles (125 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 2hrs 51 mins.

CrossCountry, GWR, West Midlands Trains, Chiltern Railways are the main train operating companies running services between Reading West and Birmingham Stations .

There are 6 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Reading West to Birmingham New Street. The fastest journey time on this route takes 1hrs 44 mins.

Journeys from Reading West to Birmingham Stations Today

  • Mon 6th May
    05:52
    1 hrs 51 mins 1 change
    07:43
    Reading West
    Birmingham New Street
    Reading West to Birmingham New Street
  • Mon 6th May
    06:56
    1 hrs 50 mins 1 change
    08:46
    Reading West
    Birmingham New Street
    Reading West to Birmingham New Street
  • Mon 6th May
    08:02
    1 hrs 44 mins 1 change
    09:46
    Reading West
    Birmingham New Street
    Reading West to Birmingham New Street
  • Mon 6th May
    08:59
    1 hrs 47 mins 1 change
    10:46
    Reading West
    Birmingham New Street
    Reading West to Birmingham New Street
  • Mon 6th May
    09:51
    1 hrs 55 mins 1 change
    11:46
    Reading West
    Birmingham New Street
    Reading West to Birmingham New Street
  • Mon 6th May
    10:52
    1 hrs 54 mins 1 change
    12:46
    Reading West
    Birmingham New Street
    Reading West to Birmingham New Street
  • Mon 6th May
    11:46
    2 hrs 2 mins 1 change
    13:48
    Reading West
    Birmingham New Street
    Reading West to Birmingham New Street
  • Mon 6th May
    12:45
    2 hrs 1 min 1 change
    14:46
    Reading West
    Birmingham New Street
    Reading West to Birmingham New Street
  • Mon 6th May
    13:51
    1 hrs 55 mins 1 change
    15:46
    Reading West
    Birmingham New Street
    Reading West to Birmingham New Street
  • Mon 6th May
    14:16
    2 hrs 1 min 1 change
    16:17
    Reading West
    Birmingham New Street
    Reading West to Birmingham New Street
  • Mon 6th May
    14:45
    2 hrs 1 min 1 change
    16:46
    Reading West
    Birmingham New Street
    Reading West to Birmingham New Street
  • Mon 6th May
    15:49
    1 hrs 55 mins 1 change
    17:44
    Reading West
    Birmingham New Street
    Reading West to Birmingham New Street
  • Mon 6th May
    16:52
    1 hrs 54 mins 1 change
    18:46
    Reading West
    Birmingham New Street
    Reading West to Birmingham New Street
  • Mon 6th May
    17:31
    2 hrs 24 mins 2 changes
    19:55
    Reading West
    Birmingham New Street
    Reading West to Birmingham New Street
  • Mon 6th May
    18:31
    2 hrs 4 mins 2 changes
    20:35
    Reading West
    Birmingham Moor Street
    Reading West to Birmingham Moor Street
  • Mon 6th May
    19:00
    1 hrs 49 mins 1 change
    20:49
    Reading West
    Birmingham New Street
    Reading West to Birmingham New Street
  • Mon 6th May
    19:31
    2 hrs 16 mins 1 change
    21:47
    Reading West
    Birmingham New Street
    Reading West to Birmingham New Street
  • Mon 6th May
    21:01
    1 hrs 46 mins 1 change
    22:47
    Reading West
    Birmingham New Street
    Reading West to Birmingham New Street
  • Mon 6th May
    21:53
    8 hrs 23 mins 2 changes
    06:16
    Reading West
    Birmingham Snow Hill
    Reading West to Birmingham Snow Hill
  • Mon 6th May
    23:37
    8 hrs 14 mins 1 change
    07:51
    Reading West
    Birmingham New Street
    Reading West to Birmingham New Street

About Reading West Station

Station name Reading West (RDW)
Address Reading West station, Oxford Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 7PY
Managed by GW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:30 - 10:45
Weekend Closed
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Unavailable
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

About Birmingham Stations Station

Station name Birmingham Stations (13)
Address Birmingham New Street station, Station Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, B2 4QA
Managed by NR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday 05:15 - 23:00
Tuesday 05:15 - 23:00
Wednesday 05:15 - 23:00
Thursday 05:15 - 23:00
Friday 05:15 - 23:00
Saturday 05:15 - 23:00
Sunday 08:00 - 23:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

Frequently asked questions about trains between Reading West and Birmingham Stations

The travel time between Reading West and Birmingham Stations by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 2hrs 51 mins & the fastest journey takes 1hrs 44 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Reading West and Birmingham Stations vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 21 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:52, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:49.

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Amenities on trains between Reading West and Birmingham Stations can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Reading West & Birmingham Stations . owever, there are 21 possible journeys which require a change.

CrossCountry, GWR, West Midlands Trains, Chiltern Railways are the main train operating companies running services between Reading West and Birmingham Stations .

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Reading West and Birmingham Stations , but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.