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The cheapest and fastest trains from Porth to Reading
Showing times and prices for 06 Nov
Cheapest price
£110
Average price
£110
Fastest journey
2 h 10 m
Average duration
4 h 31 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
169 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Porth to Reading is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Porth to Reading will cost around £110 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £110.
Fast trains
To travel from Porth to Reading you need to make at least one change.
19:342h10
Porth21:44Reading
£1101One-way
1 change
20:342h10
Porth22:44Reading
£1101One-way
1 change
21:349h14
Porth06:48Reading
£1101One-way
1 change
19:342h10
Porth21:44Reading
£1101One-way
1 change
20:342h10
Porth22:44Reading
£1101One-way
1 change
21:349h14
Porth06:48Reading
£1101One-way
1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Porth to Reading
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Porth to Reading among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £34. 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 £34, and a train costs an average of £110.
Distance: 169 km
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2h 40m Average total duration Fastest 2h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 51m Average total duration 7h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Porth to Reading
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Porth to Reading run on average 1 times per day, taking around 2h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £110 but you can travel from only £34 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 £34
Distance 169 km |
Average train duration 2h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price £110 |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 2h 10m |
First train 05:54 |
Last train 21:34 |
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 £34
Train companies: Great Western Rail, Transport for Wales from Porth to Reading trainsGreat Western Rail, Transport for Wales trains will get you between Porth and Reading from £34. 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
Great Western Rail frequency
3 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
Transport for Wales
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 10m
Cheapest Price
£110
Transport for Wales frequency
12 a day
FAQs: Porth to Reading train
FAQs: Travel by train from Porth 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 Porth to Reading.
To get from Porth to Reading, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
The train distance from Porth to Reading is 169 km.
The first train from Porth to Reading leaves at 5:54.
Booking trains from Porth to Reading in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The last train from Porth to Reading departs at 21:34.
The cost of a train ticket from Porth to Reading can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £110, while the average price tends to be around £110.
Trains from Porth to Reading run approximately 1 times per day.
The cheapest way to get from Porth to Reading is by coach, costing approximately £34.
The train from Porth to Reading takes 2h 10m and runs once a day.
The train station in Porth that goes to Reading is Porth station (POR), and it arrives at Reading station (RDG).
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Porth to Reading.
There is no night train service from Porth to Reading.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Porth to Reading.
Yes, you can take the train from Porth to Reading.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Porth and Reading
Porth
Reading
The major train station for departures in Porth is Porth. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Porth for your trip from Porth to Reading.
Amenities at train station
Parking
Dining
Accessibility
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 07:20 - 12:50 Sunday Closed Temporary opening hours due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B. Step free access to Platform 1 (to Treherbert). Step free access to Platform 2 (to Pontypridd) from station car park. Access between both platforms is via a footbridge with ramps.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine(s) do not accept cash. Payment is by major debit and credit cards only.
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Arrival screens
Public transport options for Porth
- Onward travel information: The nearest bus stop is approximately 150m away. Services to Caerphilly, Gilfach Goch, and Maerdy
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait outside Ken's Barber Shop (towards Treherbert) and outside Wedding & Balloon World (towards Pontypridd)
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 Porth.
Amenities at train station
ShoppingParkingDining
ATMAccessibility
WC
Hotel
LoungeTicket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car 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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