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Explore cheap prices from Birmingham New Street to Reading West

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

QAR 120.00

Thu18Sep

QAR 120.00

Fri19Sep

QAR 67.16

Sat20Sep

QAR 120.00

Sun21Sep

QAR 105.19

Mon22Sep

QAR 120.00

Tue23Sep

QAR 120.00

Wed24Sep

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*Price changes due to the real-time price fluctuations, please refer to the latest price.

Birmingham New Street to Reading West train prices and times

Looking to travel from Birmingham New Street to Reading West? You can buy train tickets with Trip.com for as low as QAR 67.16, with average prices for this route around QAR 164.41.

To get the best deals, we' d recommend buying in advance and researching alternatives such as split tickets.

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Departs	Arrives	Find Tickets
17:17 2h 43m, No direct Birmingham New Street	20:00 Reading West	Find Tickets
17:21 3h 3m, No direct Birmingham New Street	20:24 Reading West	Find Tickets
17:34 1h 54m, No direct Birmingham New Street	19:28 Reading West	Find Tickets
17:47 3h 8m, No direct Birmingham New Street	20:55 Reading West	Find Tickets
18:03 1h 57m, No direct Birmingham New Street	20:00 Reading West	Find Tickets
18:17 2h 50m, No direct Birmingham New Street	21:07 Paris	Find Tickets

Birmingham New Street to Reading West train route details

First train

06:03

Last train

23:11

Departure station

Birmingham New Street

Arrival station

Reading West

Journey time

1h 52m

Distance

130 km

Price

QAR 67.16*

Train Operators

Avanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways, CrossCountry

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

Travelling in off-peak train times

Taking advantage of Off-Peak train tickets is another effective way to save on your train journey from Birmingham New Street to Reading West. These tickets are generally cheaper and can be used during quieter periods, typically outside of morning (06:30-09:30) and evening (16:00-19:00) rush hours on weekdays.

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

With a Railcard, you can save up to 1/3 on most rail fares. There are different types of Railcards available, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard, each catering to specific groups of travellers. You can discover more about Railcards here.

Split Tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets involves buying separate, cheaper tickets for different parts of your journey on the same train instead of just one ticket for the entire trip. For instance, if you're travelling from Birmingham New Street to Reading West, you might find that purchasing a ticket from A to C, then C to B costs less than a direct ticket. This method is perfectly legal and often doesn’t require leaving your seat.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Did you know that purchasing Advance Tickets can significantly reduce your travel expenses? On average, these tickets can save you an impressive 61% on fares. The best part is that the earlier you book (ideally up to 12 weeks in advance), the greater the savings!

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 West train ticket types

Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with its own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:

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*After comparing the full year of 2023 for Split tickets and full-price tickets on Trip.com, the average savings rate for Split tickets is 30%.

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