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The cheapest and fastest trains from Great Malvern to Reading
Showing times and prices for 06 Nov
Cheapest price
£0
Average price
£-0
Fastest journey
1 h 57 m
Average duration
2 h
Trains per day
5
Distance
118 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Great Malvern to Reading is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
Fast trains
Of the 5 trains that leave Great Malvern for Reading every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 118 km distance in an average of 2 h but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 57 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 1 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
07:372h18
Great Malvern09:55Reading
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14:122h46
Great Malvern16:58Reading
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17:122h45
Great Malvern19:57Reading
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1 change
20:272h20
Great Malvern22:47Reading
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1 change
21:532h43
Great Malvern00:36Reading
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1 change
19:041h57
Great Malvern21:01Reading
£801One-way
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08:562h00
Great Malvern10:56Reading
£801One-way
0 changes
11:572h00
Great Malvern13:57Reading
£801One-way
0 changes
05:532h01
Great Malvern07:54Reading
£801One-way
0 changes
07:132h01
Great Malvern09:14Reading
£801One-way
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Travel Information
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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Great Malvern to Reading among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £12, and a train costs an average of £17.
Distance: 118 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£45 Average Price | £14 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 40m Average total duration Fastest 2h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 50m Average total duration 6h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Great Malvern to Reading train times
Showing trains for today, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 02:43
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07:13 Great Malvern | 2h01 | 09:14 Reading | 0 changesdirect | |
| 07:37 Great Malvern | 2h18 | 09:55 Reading | 1 change | |
| 08:56 Great Malvern | 2h00 | 10:56 Reading | 0 changesdirect | |
| 09:55 Great Malvern | 2h03 | 11:58 Reading | 0 changesdirect | |
| 10:59 Great Malvern | 2h01 | 13:00 Reading | 0 changesdirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Great Malvern to Reading
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Great Malvern to Reading run on average 2 times per day, taking around 2h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £17 but you can travel from only £12 by coach.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £12
Distance 118 km |
Average train duration 2h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price £17 |
Trains per day 2 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 1h 59m |
First train 05:40 |
Last train 22:32 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £12
Train companies: Great Western Rail, first_great_western, West Midlands Trains from Great Malvern to Reading trainsGreat Western Rail, first_great_western, West Midlands Trains trains will get you between Great Malvern and Reading from £12. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Great Western Rail
About
Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 1m
Cheapest Price
£43
Great Western Rail frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
Two pieces of luggage and one piece of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservations available for a fee. Free in First Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
first_great_western
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 57m
Cheapest Price
£80
first_great_western frequency
8 a day
West Midlands Trains
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 18m
West Midlands Trains frequency
5 a day
FAQs: Great Malvern to Reading train
FAQs: Travel by train from Great Malvern to Reading easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Great Malvern to Reading.
Booking trains from Great Malvern to Reading in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train distance from Great Malvern to Reading is 118 km.
The cost of a train ticket from Great Malvern to Reading can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £17, while the average price tends to be around £45.
Yes, there is a direct train between Great Malvern and Reading. The service operates 2 times per day, provided by Great Western Rail, first_great_western.
The cheapest way to get from Great Malvern to Reading is by coach, costing approximately £12.
The train station in Great Malvern that goes to Reading is Great Malvern station (GMV), and it arrives at Reading station (RDG).
The train journey from Great Malvern to Reading covers a distance of 118 km and takes approximately 1h 59m. Trains run 2 per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Great Malvern to Reading.
The first train from Great Malvern to Reading leaves at 5:40.
Yes, you can take the train from Great Malvern to Reading.
To travel from Great Malvern to Reading, you can take a train.
The last train from Great Malvern to Reading departs at 22:32.
Trains from Great Malvern to Reading run approximately 2 times per day.
There is no night train service from Great Malvern to Reading.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Great Malvern and Reading
Great Malvern
Reading
The major train station for departures in Great Malvern is Great Malvern. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Great Malvern for your trip from Great Malvern to Reading.
Amenities at train station
Parking
Dining
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Car Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 17:00 Saturday 07:00 - 14:00 Sunday Closed None
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located in the Booking Hall (shared facility for Ladies and Gents). The accessible toilets (non-RADAR) are located in the Booking Hall. All toilet facilities are available: Monday - Friday 06:00-17:00, Saturday 07:00-14:00 and Sunday Closed. The toilet facilities are not available when the Ticket Office is closed.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The accessible toilets (non-RADAR) are located in the Booking Hall. The toilet facilities are available: Monday - Friday 06:00-17:00, Saturday 07:00-14:00 and Sunday Closed. The toilet facilities are not available when the Ticket Office is closed.
- Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transport options for Great Malvern
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from: On the station car park at Platform 1.
The major train station for arrivals in Reading is Reading. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Reading for your journey to Reading from Great Malvern.
Amenities at train station
ShoppingParkingDining
ATMAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike RentalCar Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:15 - 22:45 Saturday 05:30 - 22:45 Sunday 07:15 - 22:45 Please note: Reservations and tickets requiring reservations are sold at the following times only: Mon - Sat 08:00 - 20:00 and Sun 09:00 - 20:00
Parking
- Car Park: Multi Storey Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: platforms can be reached via lift and bridge, ticket office is step free.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Accessible low-level Pay Phone is available at the station main concourse. Please request staff assistance if you need to.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxi are available at the station entrance. please request staff assistance if you need to.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office and at the car park.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: Toilets are located on Station Platforms and in The Brunel Arcade building
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Front of station, underground short stay car park and long stay car park.
- Storage CCTV: No
Public transport options for Reading
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the North side of the station
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