Stafford to Reading Timetable

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

Travelling now? Stafford Live Departures

Monday to Friday

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Train Operators
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Does not run daily or interim schedule

Reverse Direction » Reading to Stafford Train Times

First and Last Service

On weekdays the first train departs Stafford at 06:23 arriving at Reading at 08:48. The last train departs Stafford at 21:21 arriving at Reading at 23:38.

Journey Time

The average journey time between Stafford and Reading is 2 hours and 19 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.

Calling Points

Trains operated by CrossCountry (XC) call at Wolverhampton, Birmingham New Street, Birmingham International, Coventry, Leamington Spa, Banbury and Oxford.

Timetable data under licence from RSP / Rail Delivery Group