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8:351h48Milton Keynes10:23Reading£741One-way0 changes
6:431h43Milton Keynes8:26Reading£741One-way0 changes
- 6:431h43Milton Keynes8:26Reading£741One-way0 changes
- 8:351h48Milton Keynes10:23Reading£741One-way0 changes
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Compare train and coach for Milton Keynes to Reading
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milton Keynes to Reading among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 18m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £14, and a train costs an average of £37.
Distance: 67 km
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Live departures
Milton Keynes to Reading train times
The table below shows live departures for Milton Keynes to Reading trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 21 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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| 6:43 Milton Keynes | 1h43 | 8:26 Reading | 0 changesdirect | |
| 8:35 Milton Keynes | 1h48 | 10:23 Reading | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Milton Keynes to Reading
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Trains from Milton Keynes to Reading run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £37 but you can travel from only £14 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:15, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 67 km distance in 1h 43m.
Distance 67 km |
Average train duration 1h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price £37 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 1h 43m |
First train 0:15 |
Last train 23:55 |
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Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 6 days |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains from Milton Keynes to Reading trainsAvanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains trains will get you between Milton Keynes and Reading from £14. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Milton Keynes to Reading train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Milton Keynes to Reading by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Reading, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Milton Keynes and Reading
Most Milton Keynes to Reading trains use the Milton Keynes Central to Reading station pair, with some services arriving at Reading West. Use this guide to compare Milton Keynes and Reading train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Milton Keynes station do trains to Reading leave from?
Getting to Milton Keynes Central from Milton Keynes city centre
Milton Keynes Central is 1 km from Milton Keynes city centre. Public transport options include:
Milton Keynes Central train station facilities and services
Milton Keynes Central has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Milton Keynes Central.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Milton Keynes Central.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Milton Keynes Central. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 0248 997, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Milton Keynes Central: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Milton Keynes Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Milton Keynes Central: 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 accessible - situated on the concourse and at the front of the station outside the main entrance, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Which Reading station do trains from Milton Keynes arrive at?
Getting to Reading from Reading city centre
Reading train station facilities and services
Reading has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Reading.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Reading.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Reading.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Reading: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Reading: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Reading: 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.
Getting to Reading West from Reading city centre
Reading West is 1 km from Reading city centre. Public transport options include:
Reading West train station facilities and services
Reading West has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Reading West.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Reading West.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Reading West: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Reading West: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Reading West: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access note: Step Free Category B3 - This station has a degree of step free access but only to Platform 1 and only if accessed via Tilehurst Road. Otherwise this station can be classified as Category C. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available. Please request staff assistance, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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