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Here are this week's cheapest tickets from Reading to Birmingham, 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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KRW 12,311
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KRW 12,311
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KRW 22,410
Thu20Nov
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KRW 24,719
Fri21Nov
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KRW 15,774
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KRW 22,603
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Reading to Birmingham Train prices and times

Planning a journey from Reading to Birmingham? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as KRW 12,312, with average prices for this route around KRW 64,019. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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13:02
2h 25m, Changes required
Reading
15:27
Birmingham New Street
Great Western RailwayAvanti West Coast
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13:04
2h 44m, Changes required
Reading
15:48
Birmingham New Street
Great Western RailwayAvanti West Coast
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13:15
1h 36m, Direct
Reading
14:51
Birmingham New Street
CrossCountry
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13:26
2h 30m, Changes required
Reading
15:56
Birmingham New Street
Great Western RailwayAvanti West Coast
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13:35
2h 59m, Changes required
Reading
16:34
Birmingham Moor Street
Great Western RailwayChiltern Railways
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14:04
3h 1m, Changes required
Reading
17:05
Paris
Great Western RailwayChiltern Railways
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Reading to Birmingham Train Route Details

First train
First train
01:15
Last train
Last train
23:35
Departure station
Departure station
Reading
Arrival station
Arrival station
Birmingham
Journey time
Journey time
1h 30m
Distance
Distance
131 km
Price
Price
KRW 12,312*
Train operators
Train operators
Avanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways, CrossCountry

How to book cheap train tickets from Reading to Birmingham

Traveling in off-peak train times

Traveling in off-peak train times

Taking advantage of Off-Peak train tickets is another effective way to save on your train journey from Reading to Birmingham. These tickets are generally cheaper and can be used during quieter periods, typically outside of morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays.
Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Reading to Birmingham for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more 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 Reading to Birmingham, 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%

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!
Travel in a group to save 1/3

Travel in a group 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.

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