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Find the best prices from Birmingham New Street to Reading

Here are this week's cheapest tickets from Birmingham New Street to Reading, along with train details. Our users discover these prices, which are updated daily. Given the frequent price changes, please refer to the latest update.

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PHP 822.44
Mon24Nov
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PHP 505.82
Tue25Nov
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PHP 494.24
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PHP 505.82
Thu27Nov
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PHP 1,011.64
Fri28Nov
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PHP 494.24
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PHP 1,011.64
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Birmingham New Street to Reading train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from Birmingham New Street to Reading, starting from PHP 494.24 and averaging PHP 2,570.03. The entire journey takes no more than 1h 32m. If you want to get more discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

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19:47
2h 39m, No direct
Birmingham New Street
22:26
Reading
Avanti West CoastGreat Western Railway
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19:52
3h 1m, No direct
Birmingham New Street
22:53
Reading
CrossCountryAvanti West CoastGreat Western Railway
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20:03
1h 36m, Direct
Birmingham New Street
21:39
Reading
CrossCountry
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20:21
3h 4m, No direct
Birmingham New Street
23:25
Reading
Avanti West CoastGreat Western Railway
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20:52
3h 11m, No direct
Birmingham New Street
00:03
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Reading
CrossCountryAvanti West CoastGreat Western Railway
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21:03
1h 35m, Direct
Birmingham New Street
22:38
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CrossCountry
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Birmingham New Street to Reading train route details

First train
First train
05:02
Last train
Last train
22:22
Departure station
Departure station
Birmingham New Street
Arrival station
Arrival station
Reading
Journey time
Journey time
1h 32m
Distance
Distance
131 km
Price
Price
PHP 494.24*
Train Operators
Train Operators
Avanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways, CrossCountry

How to book cheap train tickets from Birmingham New Street to Reading

Travelling in off-peak train times

Travelling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (06:30-09:30) and evening (16:00-19:00) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Birmingham New Street to Reading can result in significant cost savings.
Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

Railcards offer discounts of up to 1/3 on most tickets. There are various types of Railcards catering to different types of travellers, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard. For more information on Railcards and how they can help you save, visit Railcards here.
Split Tickets to save an average extra 30%

Split Tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Birmingham New Street to Reading, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.
Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Birmingham New Street to Reading ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.
Group travels to save 1/3

Group travels to save 1/3

If you are planning a trip with a group of three to nine people, take advantage of ⅓ off standard fares with group travel discounts, offered by many train companies, perfect for journeys with your family, friends, or colleagues.

Birmingham New Street to Reading train ticket types

There are various ticket types available for this route, each with different benefits and restrictions. Explore below to see which ticket type is best suited to your travel needs:

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