Trains from Reading to Birmingham New Street

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Reading to Birmingham New Street train times

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07-05-2025

16:53

Plat. 2

Cancelled

. 2

17:40

47m

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07-05-2025

17:22

Plat. 2

Cancelled

. 2

18:13

51m

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07-05-2025

17:22

Plat. 2

Cancelled

. 2

18:28

1hr 6m

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07-05-2025

17:53

Plat. 2

Cancelled

. 2

18:40

47m

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07-05-2025

18:23

Plat. 2

Cancelled

. 2

19:15

52m

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Reading to Birmingham New Street journey summary

Average Journey Time

0hr 47 minutes
Distance

81 miles - 130km
Weekday First Train

15:53
Weekday Last Train
Weekend First Train

15:53
Weekend Last Train

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