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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Reading to Wellingborough
Cheapest price
£18
Average price
£18
Fastest journey
2 h 38 m
Average duration
2 h 45 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
96 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Reading to Wellingborough is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Reading to Wellingborough will cost around £18 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £18.
Of the 2 trains that leave Reading for Wellingborough every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 96 km distance in an average of 2 h 45 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 38 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 51 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 Wellingborough
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Reading to Wellingborough among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £25. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £25, and a train costs an average of £18.
Distance: 96 km
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2h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 55m Average total duration 6h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Reading to Wellingborough train times
The table below shows live departures for Reading to Wellingborough trains for tomorrow, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 03:55 Reading | 2h51 | 06:46 Wellingborough | 0 changesdirect | |
| 04:59 Reading | 2h38 | 07:37 Wellingborough | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Reading to Wellingborough
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Reading to Wellingborough run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £18 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:13, the last at 22:50. The fastest train covers the 96 km distance in 2h 3m.
Distance 96 km |
Average train duration 1h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 2h 3m |
First train 04:13 |
Last train 22:50 |
Train companies: East Midlands Trains, Tfl Rail from Reading to Wellingborough trainsEast Midlands Trains, Tfl Rail trains will get you between Reading and Wellingborough from £18. 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 Wellingborough train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Reading to Wellingborough 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 Wellingborough, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Reading and Wellingborough
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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
ParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCTicket OfficeBike Parking- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 06:10 - 22:15 Sunday 07:45 - 22:15
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible taxis: A number of black cabs are available from the station front throughout the day. These are wheelchair accessible.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Additional Wheelchair available
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located at the front of the station. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from the Ticket Office upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: adjacent to north car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Coaches will leave from the front of the station
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