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The cheapest and fastest trains from Saltash to Reading
Showing times and prices for 06 Nov
Cheapest price
£61
Average price
£65
Fastest journey
3 h 4 m
Average duration
3 h 5 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
256 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Saltash to Reading is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Saltash to Reading will cost around £65 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £61.
Fast trains
Of the 2 trains that leave Saltash for Reading 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 256 km distance in an average of 3 h 5 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 4 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 5 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.
06:533h05
Saltash09:58Reading
£611One-way
0 changes
09:593h04
Saltash13:03Reading
£691One-way
0 changes
09:593h04
Saltash13:03Reading
£691One-way
0 changes
06:533h05
Saltash09:58Reading
£611One-way
0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train for Saltash to Reading
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Saltash to Reading among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £36. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £36, and a flight costs an average of £233.
Distance: 256 km
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Most popular Train | Flight | Coach |
|---|---|---|
£63 Average Price | £233 Average Price | £36 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 24m Average total duration 2h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 11m Average total duration 4h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Saltash to Reading train times
Showing trains for today, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 01:11
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:53 Saltash | 3h05 | 09:58 Reading | 0 changesdirect | |
| 09:59 Saltash | 3h04 | 13:03 Reading | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Saltash to Reading
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Saltash to Reading run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £57 but you can travel from only £36 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 £36
Distance 256 km |
Average train duration 2h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price £57 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 2h 57m |
First train 00:47 |
Last train 22:11 |
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 £36
Train companies: Great Western Rail, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Saltash to Reading trainsGreat Western Rail, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Saltash and Reading from £36. 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
Average Duration
2h 53m
Cheapest Price
£57
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
Great Western Railway (GWR)
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 52m
Cheapest Price
£166
Great Western Railway (GWR) frequency
12 a day
FAQs: Saltash to Reading train
FAQs: Travel by train from Saltash 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 Saltash to Reading.
The train distance from Saltash to Reading is 256 km.
Booking trains from Saltash to Reading in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
Yes, there is a direct train between Saltash and Reading. The service operates 3 times per day, provided by Great Western Railway (GWR).
The train journey from Saltash to Reading covers a distance of 256 km and takes approximately 2h 57m. Trains run 6 per day.
The cost of a train ticket from Saltash to Reading can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £57, while the average price tends to be around £63.
The cheapest way to get from Saltash to Reading is by coach, costing approximately £36.
The train station in Saltash that goes to Reading is Saltash station (STS), and it arrives at Reading station (RDG).
The first train from Saltash to Reading leaves at 0:47.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Saltash to Reading.
Yes, you can take the train from Saltash to Reading.
The last train from Saltash to Reading departs at 22:11.
Trains from Saltash to Reading run approximately 6 times per day.
There is no night train service from Saltash to Reading.
To travel from Saltash to Reading, you can take a train.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Saltash and Reading
Saltash
Reading
The major train station for departures in Saltash is Saltash. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Saltash for your trip from Saltash to Reading.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Parking
Dining
Accessibility
Lost and Found Office
Bike Parkinginformation
Distance to city center
1 kmAccessibility
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access note: Step free Category B2 - This station has a degree of step free access with both platforms able to be accessed step free, platform 1 is via a long ramp only and via local steep roads from platform 2. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
Public transport options for Saltash
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Fore Street Bus Stops. Taxis from the station entrance
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 Saltash.
Amenities at train station
ShoppingParkingDining
ATMAccessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Ticket OfficeBike 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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