Weston-super-Mare to Reading train with Great Western Railway

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Compare prices and tickets Weston-super-Mare to Reading by train

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Great Western Railway as well as Cross Country or Great Western Railway (GWR) offer trains services from Weston-super-Mare to Reading.
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Journey information

Overview: Train from Weston-super-Mare to Reading

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Trains from Weston-super-Mare to Reading run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £58 if you book in advance.

There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:46, the last at 22:28. The fastest train covers the 140 km distance in 1h 45m.

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
140 km
Average train duration
1h 41m
Cheapest ticket price
£58
Trains per day
5
Direct trains
1
Fastest train
1h 45m
First train
5:46
Last train
22:28
Cheapest Month
Feb
Cheapest Day
Sat
High Season
Jul - Sept
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Busiest Day
Fri
Least Busy Day
Fri
Best time to book
3 days
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 Railway, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Weston-super-Mare to Reading trainsGreat Western Railway, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Weston-super-Mare and Reading from £58. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Great Western Railway

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
1h 45m
Cheapest Price
£58
Great Western Railway frequency
5 a day
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

Cross Country

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 40m
Cheapest Price
£101
Cross Country frequency
1 a day

Great Western Railway (GWR)

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 38m
Cheapest Price
£91
Great Western Railway (GWR) frequency
24 a day

FAQs: Weston-super-Mare to Reading train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Weston-super-Mare 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.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Weston-super-Mare to Reading can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £58, while the average price tends to be around £61.
The train journey from Weston-super-Mare to Reading covers a distance of 140 km and takes approximately 1h 45m. Trains run 5 per day.
The train distance from Weston-super-Mare to Reading is 140 km.
The first train from Weston-super-Mare to Reading leaves at 5:46.
The last train from Weston-super-Mare to Reading departs at 22:28.
Trains from Weston-super-Mare to Reading run approximately 5 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Weston-super-Mare to Reading.
Yes, there is a direct train between Weston-super-Mare and Reading. The service operates 1 times per day, provided by Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR).
To travel from Weston-super-Mare to Reading, you can take a train.
There is no night train service from Weston-super-Mare to Reading.
The train station in Weston-super-Mare that goes to Reading is Weston-Super-Mare (WSM), and it arrives at Reading station (RDG).
The cheapest way to get from Weston-super-Mare to Reading is by train, costing approximately £58.
Booking trains from Weston-super-Mare to Reading in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Weston-super-Mare to Reading offers scenic views, especially as it passes through the Somerset countryside and picturesque landscapes along the way, providing a pleasant travel experience.
Yes, a day trip from Weston-super-Mare to Reading is feasible as the journey duration is 1h 45m and trains operate 3 times per day over a distance of 140 km.
To fully explore Reading's attractions, two to three days are ideal.
Yes, you can take the train from Weston-super-Mare to Reading.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Weston-super-Mare and Reading

Weston-super-Mare
Reading
The major train station for departures in Weston-super-Mare is Weston-Super-Mare. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Weston-Super-Mare for your trip from Weston-super-Mare to Reading.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 17:45 Saturday 06:10 - 17:45 Sunday 10:20 - 18:20
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access note: Step Free Category B2 station. This station has a degree of step free access as both platforms can be approached via adjacent roads to access step free however the Taunton bound platform can only be accessed on the station via a step bridge. 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 can use car park equipment at this station unaided
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are 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: Yes
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 2. The National key toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The RADAR key is available from station staff upon request.
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: No
  • Storage location: At the front of the station, platform 1 and 2
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Weston-Super-Mare
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 09:30 Saturday - Sunday Closed
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
4 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: No
  • Step free access note: Step Free Category B1 station, This station can be accessed step free to both platforms, however access to the Taunton bound line is via a ramp bridge of modest gradient. Both platforms can be accessed independently via drop off
  • 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: No
  • Wheelchairs available: No
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: car park
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Worle
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the front of the station
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
2 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: No
  • Step free access note: Step Free Category B1 station, This station has step free access to the platform via a ramp which is of reasonable gradient from the car park. 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 no 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
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: No
  • Storage location: car park
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Weston Milton
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: On the main road outside Borough Arms public house on Locking Road. Taxis from the front of the station

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