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Trip Summary
You can pick from 6 daily train trips between Reading and Derby. The average train journey from Reading to Derby takes 2 hours and 45 minutes, but some Great Western Railway + Connections train trips are as short as 2 hours and 41 minutes.
Distance | 104 mi (167 km) |
Fastest train | 2h 41m |
Lowest price | £76.06 |
Most frequent service | Great Western Railway + Connections |
Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Reading to Derby?
Great Western Railway + Connections is the one and only train line which connects Reading to Derby. However, there are 6 trains per day to choose from.
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
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Great Western Railway + Connections | 6 | 2h 45m | £76.06 |
Great Western Railway + Connections train tickets from Reading to Derby start from £76, and on average cost . Daily there are 6 Great Western Railway + Connections schedules to Derby. Great Western Railway + Connections in Reading leaves from Tilehurst . And in Derby trains arrive at Derby Train Station .
From Reading to Derby train travel on Great Western Railway + Connections takes 2 hours and 45 minutes. If you are looking to get to Derby faster, Great Western Railway + Connections offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 2 hours and 41 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Reading to Derby on Friday. Tickets for Friday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Friday. Friday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
The earliest train departs Reading at 10:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 12:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 6 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
City Information
Reading
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Link to image attributionLocated only 20 minutes west of London, Reading is a large university and market town in the English county of Berkshire. Reading has an intriguing mix of the past and the present, with a vibrant student scene thriving among the city's medieval and Victorian architecture.
Reading sits on the River Thames, at the end-point of the Kennet and Avon Canal, so there are a number of pretty riverside walks to take in the scenery. Explore the gardens and meet the animals at Beadle Wildlife Park, a vast park crisscrossed with nature trails.
To discover the town's past, visit the Reading Museum, where you can take a trip through time from early Saxon settlements to the Industrial Revolution through 21st-century life.
Since Reading is home to a large university, you are always guaranteed exciting nightlife. Filled with many restaurants, pubs, bars, and clubs, Reading is the perfect place for a night on the town. Try The Nag's Head, The Lyndhurst, or The Purple Turtle to start your night right.
Because Reading is only a short way from London, getting to Reading is simple. Fly to one of London's large international airports for access from around the world. Reading Train Station is also one of Britain's main railway interchanges, making it easy to reach from all over the country by train. National Express coaches also operate through the city from many destinations around the United Kingdom.
Station Information
Where is the train station in Reading?
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Link to image attributionMain departure station: Tilehurst
Tilehurst Railway Station is located in one of Reading's suburbs, Tilehurst, about 3 miles from the centre of Reading. This station is on the extreme northern edge of the suburb, between the River Thames and A329 road. Great Western Railway trains on the London to Bristol route make stops at Tilehurst. Buses stop on Oxford Road, right outside the station, so it is easy to connect to Reading or other suburbs. There are waiting rooms on the middle and north platforms, and the main ticket office is on the south side.
All train stations in Reading:
Tilehurst
Where is the train station in Derby?
Main arrival station: Derby Train Station
Derby has one train station.
Train stations in Derby:
Derby Train Station
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