The cheapest and fastest trains from Reading to Ryde
Cheapest price
£69
Average price
£69
Fastest journey
2 h 39 m
Average duration
2 h 39 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
82 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Reading to Ryde is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Reading to Ryde will cost around £69 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £69.
Of the 1 trains that leave Reading for Ryde every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 82 km distance in an average of 2 h 39 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 39 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 39 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.


Live departures
Reading to Ryde train times
The table below shows live departures for Reading to Ryde trains for tomorrow, Sunday 21 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 05:58 Reading | 2h39 | 08:37 Ryde | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Reading to Ryde
Trains from Reading to Ryde run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £69 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:27, the last at 20:52. The fastest train covers the 82 km distance in 3h 41m.
Distance 82 km |
Average train duration 1h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price £69 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 3h 41m |
First train 05:27 |
Last train 20:52 |
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FAQs: Reading to Ryde train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Reading to Ryde 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 Ryde, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Reading and Ryde
- 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
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 10:45 Saturday - Sunday Closed
- Car Park: No
- 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
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Towards Reading: Bus Stop on Oxford Road under Railway Bridge. Heading away from Reading Bus Stop on Oxford Road, outside McDonalds.
- Opening hours: Monday 05:25 - 19:00 Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday 06:10 - 19:00 Saturday 06:10 - 17:15 Sunday 07:30 - 18:00
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Step-free access category A There is step-free access to the platform via a short (3.3m) ramp (1:13 gradient)
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: no
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus station (located next to Ryde Esplanade railway station).
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 05:15 - 22:45 Saturday 06:15 - 22:45 Sunday 07:15 - 22:45
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free access category A Station consists of single platform which has direct level access from ferry terminal. Access to external areas (car parks, etc.) is via ramps (10m long, up to 1:10 gradient)
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no 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: No
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform. Ferry Terminal Covered. Operated by WightLink Ltd
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event that SWR services are replaced by road transport, a minibus service will operate between Ryde Esplanade and Ryde Pier Head. The transport will depart from the station front at Ryde Esplanade and the station car park at Ryde Pier Head.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Step-free access category B3. Some step-free access, may be in one direction only - please check details. There is step-free access to Platform 1 (for trains towards Ryde Pier Head and ferry to Portsmouth). Access to Platforms 2 and 3 (towards Shanklin) is via footbridge only (29 steps each side)
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible taxis: Ryde Taxis - 01983 811111
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: No
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Separate male and female toilets are located on Platform 2 in the station building. Toilets are open Monday to Friday - 08:00 - 16:00.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: Waiting area is the lobby to the ladies' toilets in the station building. Area is not heated. Seating complies with Code of Practice.
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: car park
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Towards Ryde Esplanade and Ryde Pier Head - Bus Stop on St Johns Road, opposite the Railway pub Towards Sandown and Shanklin - Bus Stop on Monkton Street near Jubilee Place
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