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The cheapest and fastest trains from St Ives to Reading
Showing times and prices for 05 Nov
Cheapest price
£230
Average price
£230
Fastest journey
4 h 51 m
Average duration
4 h 56 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
346 km
Cheap tickets
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 £230 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £230.
Fast trains
To travel from St Ives to Reading you need to make at least one change.
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08:074h51
St Ives12:58Reading
£2301One-way
1 change
09:025h00
St Ives14:02Reading
£2301One-way
1 change
08:074h51
St Ives12:58Reading
£2301One-way
1 change
09:025h00
St Ives14:02Reading
£2301One-way
1 change
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 £95.
Distance: 346 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£77 Average Price Cheapest | £95 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
Showing trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 22:39
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08:07 St Ives | 4h51 | 12:58 Reading | 1 change | |
| 09:02 St Ives | 5h00 | 14:02 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.
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
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 |
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
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.
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
4h 54m
Cheapest Price
£73
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
4h 51m
Cheapest Price
£230
Great Western Railway (GWR) frequency
7 a day
FAQs: St Ives to Reading train
FAQs: Travel by train from St Ives 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 St Ives to Reading.
Booking trains from St Ives to Reading in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train distance from St Ives to Reading is 346 km.
The cost of a train ticket from St Ives to Reading can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £73, while the average price tends to be around £77.
The cheapest way to get from St Ives to Reading is by train, costing approximately £73.
The train journey from St Ives to Reading covers a distance of 346 km and takes approximately 4h 54m. Trains run 6 per day.
To get from St Ives to Reading, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
The first train from St Ives to Reading leaves at 0:47.
The last train from St Ives to Reading departs at 21:37.
Trains from St Ives to Reading run approximately 6 times per day.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from St Ives to Reading.
There is no night train service from St Ives to Reading.
The train station in St Ives that goes to Reading is St Ives station (SIV), and it arrives at Reading station (RDG).
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from St Ives to Reading.
Yes, you can take the train from St Ives to Reading.
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Important Stations and Airports in St Ives and Reading
St Ives
Reading
The major train station for departures in St Ives is St Ives. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at St Ives for your trip from St Ives to Reading.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Parking
Dining
Taxis
Accessibility
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 08:00 - 18:00 Saturday - Sunday 08:00 - 18:00
Parking
- Car Park: Council Managed Car Park
Accessibility
- 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
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for St Ives
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Malakoff bus stop, the Terrace
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 St Ives.
Amenities at train station
ShoppingParkingDining
ATMAccessibility
WCHotel
LoungeTicket 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
Amenities at train station
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