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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Reading to Cradley Heath
Cheapest price
£50
Average price
£60
Fastest journey
3 h 26 m
Average duration
4 h 11 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
136 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Reading to Cradley Heath is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Reading to Cradley Heath will cost around £60 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £50.
Of the 3 trains that leave Reading for Cradley Heath every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 136 km distance in an average of 4 h 11 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 26 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 40 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.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Reading to Cradley Heath
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Reading to Cradley Heath among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 59m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £19, and a train costs an average of £30.
Distance: 136 km
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2h 29m Average total duration Fastest 1h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 22m Average total duration 5h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Reading to Cradley Heath train times
The table below shows live departures for Reading to Cradley Heath trains for today, Friday 7 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 02:54 Reading | 4h45 | 07:39 Cradley Heath | 0 changesdirect | |
| 04:10 Reading | 3h59 | 08:09 Cradley Heath | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Reading to Cradley Heath
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Trains from Reading to Cradley Heath run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £30 but you can travel from only £19 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:08, the last at 21:15. The fastest train covers the 136 km distance in 2h 24m.
Distance 136 km |
Average train duration 1h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price £30 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 2h 24m |
First train 05:08 |
Last train 21:15 |
Train companies: Chiltern Railways, Cross Country, first_great_western from Reading to Cradley Heath trainsChiltern Railways, Cross Country, first_great_western trains will get you between Reading and Cradley Heath from £19. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Reading to Cradley Heath train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Reading to Cradley Heath 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 Cradley Heath, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Reading and Cradley Heath
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- 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
- Car Park: Multi Storey Car Park
- 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
- Toilets Location: Toilets are located on Station Platforms and in The Brunel Arcade building
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Front of station, underground short stay car park and long stay car park.
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the North side of the station
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Information Desk- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:00 Saturday 07:00 - 20:00 Sunday 09:15 - 18:00 None
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- 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
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from: Picks up/sets down on Forge Lane, immediately in front of the station entrance.
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