Crewe to Reading Timetable

Summer 2026 (until Saturday 12th December unless otherwise indicated - see service detail)

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Monday to Friday

  • XC

  • XC

Saturday

  • XC

Sunday

  • XC

Train Operators
XC
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Does not run daily or interim schedule

Reverse Direction » Reading to Crewe Train Times

First and Last Service

On weekdays the first train departs Crewe at 05:44 arriving at Reading at 08:48. The last train departs Crewe at 18:01 arriving at Reading at 20:43.

Journey Time

The average journey time between Crewe and Reading is 2 hours and 49 minutes.

Catering

Most trains operated by CrossCountry (XC) provide an at-seat trolley service. Catering facilities on all train services on the UK National Rail network are provided subject to availability and customer demand.

Timetable data under licence from RSP / Rail Delivery Group