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Barnstaple to Reading train route details

First train

06:25

Last train

20:41

Departure city

Barnstaple

Arrival city

Reading

Journey time

3h 21m

Distance

137 miles

Price

£26.00*

Train Operators

CrossCountry, Great Western Railway

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Departs	Arrives	Find Tickets
16:31 3h 25m, 1 change Barnstaple	19:56 Reading	Find Tickets
17:33 3h 27m, 1 change Barnstaple	21:00 Reading	Find Tickets
18:38 3h 21m, 1 change Barnstaple	21:59 Reading	Find Tickets
19:42 4h 21m, 2 change Barnstaple	00:03 +1 Reading	Find Tickets
20:41 9h 59m, 2 change Barnstaple	06:40 +1 Paris	Find Tickets

Where to stay near Reading

Sure Hotel by Best Western Reading
39 Christchurch Rd
8.3/10
70 review
Ibis Reading Centre
25A Friar St
8.7/10
128 review
Premier Inn Reading Central
Letcombe St
8.4/10
51 review
Easyhotel Reading
132-138 Caversham Rd
7.2/10
130 review
Garner Hotel READING CITY CENTRE by IHG
4-8 Duke St
8.0/10
22 review
Pentahotel Reading
Oxford Rd
8.7/10
122 review
Malmaison Reading
18-20 Station Rd
8.7/10
113 review
Holiday Inn READING - WEST by IHG
Padworth Ln, Bath Rd, Reading
8.2/10
107 review

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Book in advance

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Using a Railcard for 1/3 off

Explore a range of Railcards that typically offer 1/3 off most train tickets, including the 16-25, 26-30, Family & Friends, Two Together, Network and Senior Railcards, as well as the 16-17 Saver, which offers 50% off. They’re easy to purchase and store digitally in your Trip.com app, meaning you're only ever a tap away from great savings.

Travel during Off-Peak train times

We'd strongly suggest avoiding rush hour crowds by travelling on Off-Peak services, often leading to a cheaper and more peaceful journey. Exact timings vary between providers, but in general, skip travelling between 06:30 AM–09:30 AM and 4:00 PM–7:00 PM on weekdays. Off-Peak rates are available all day on weekends and bank holidays.

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If you travel between Barnstaple and Reading on a weekly, monthly, or annual basis, we'd highly recommend a season ticket, which provides unlimited travel between the 2 stations (during specific times) for a set price. Not only will you receive significant savings, but you'll also remove the stress of purchasing individual tickets.

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