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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from St Ives to Reading
Cheapest price
£83
Average price
£83
Fastest journey
4 h 54 m
Average duration
4 h 54 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
346 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from St Ives to Reading is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from St Ives to Reading will cost around £83 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £83.
Of the 1 trains that leave St Ives for Reading 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 346 km distance in an average of 4 h 54 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 54 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 54 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 coach and train for St Ives to Reading
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from St Ives to Reading among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £73. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 56m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £73, and a coach costs an average of £94.
Distance: 346 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£77 Average Price Cheapest | £94 Average Price |
5h 26m Average total duration Fastest 4h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 23m Average total duration 8h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
St Ives to Reading train times
The table below shows live departures for St Ives to Reading trains for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
.png) | 08:04 St Ives | 4h55 | 12:59 Reading | 1 change | |
| 09:04 St Ives | 4h55 | 13:59 Reading | 1 change | |
| 10:06 St Ives | 4h52 | 14:58 Reading | 1 change | |
| 10:36 St Ives | 4h54 | 15:30 Reading | 1 change | |
| 12:06 St Ives | 4h52 | 16:58 Reading | 1 change |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from St Ives to Reading
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from St Ives to Reading run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £73 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:47, the last at 21:37. The fastest train covers the 346 km distance in 4h 54m.
Distance 346 km |
Average train duration 4h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price £73 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 4h 54m |
First train 00:47 |
Last train 21:37 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, Great Western Railway (GWR) from St Ives to Reading trainsGreat Western Rail, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between St Ives and Reading from £73. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: St Ives to Reading train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from St Ives to Reading 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 Reading, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in St Ives and Reading
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- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 08:00 - 18:00 Saturday - Sunday 08:00 - 18:00
- Car Park: Council Managed Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free acccess to the platform. 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 car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Malakoff bus stop, the Terrace
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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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