How much does a train ticket from York to Reading cost?

The average train ticket price from York to Reading is $211. The best way to find train tickets from York to Reading is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the train trip from York to Reading?

A train trip between York and Reading is around 3h 29m, although the fastest train will take about 3h 29m. This is the time it takes to travel the 173 miles that separates the two cities.

How many daily trains are there between York and Reading?

The number of trains from York to Reading can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there is 1. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from York to Reading by comparing and selecting the train that fits you travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which train companies travel from York to Reading?

When taking the train from York to Reading, you can travel comfortably and safely with CrossCountry.

Train York to Reading from $103

Next departures

Next departures for York to Reading on August 27
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
3:37pm	York	3h 29m	7:06pm	Reading	CheapestFastest
3:37pm	York	3h 29m	7:06pm	Reading	No tags
3:37pm	York	3h 29m	7:06pm	Reading	No tags
3:37pm	York	3h 29m	7:06pm	Reading	No tags

Next departures for York to Reading on August 28
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
3:37pm	York	3h 29m	7:06pm	Reading	Cheapest
3:37pm	York	3h 29m	7:06pm	Reading	Fastest
3:37pm	York	3h 29m	7:06pm	Reading	No tags
3:37pm	York	3h 29m	7:06pm	Reading	No tags
3:37pm	York	3h 29m	7:06pm	Reading	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from York to Reading.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Train	Average Price$108 - $459	Average Duration3h 29m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	FastestMost eco-friendly
Carpool	Average Price$35 - $35	Average Duration5h 10m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars	Cheapest

Busbud recommends taking the train from York to Reading

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Reading. The journey takes about 3 hours 29 minutes and with fares starting at just $108, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

3h 29mAverage Duration

$108Cheapest ticket

7kgCO₂ emissions

Train York to Reading: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$211

Average train trip duration3h 29m

Number of daily trains1

Earliest train departure3:37pm

Distance173 miles (278 km)

Latest train departure3:38pm

Train Companies

CrossCountry

4.5/542 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4

Wifi4.1

Based on 42 reviews, the company was rated 4.3 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the value for money. CrossCountry ticket prices on this trip start at $108

Train and bus companies in GB:RegioJet, FlixTrain, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Northern, Transpennine Express, London North Eastern Railway

York to Reading Train

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Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

08/23

$104

08/24

No data

Today

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08/26

$120

08/27

$121

08/28

$120

08/29

$119

08/30

$103

The cheapest trip from York to Reading was searched and found on Aug 30, 2025 with a price of $103

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from York to Reading, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $103 to $431 for a train ticket from York to Reading based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $103 which is on 2025-08-30.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between York and Reading is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Reading.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Reading, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

By choosing the train between York and Reading, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Make a music playlist for your train ride from York to Reading, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.

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