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Reading to Selly Oak Train prices and times

Looking to travel from Reading to Selly Oak? You can buy train tickets with Trip.com for as low as 28,70 EUR, with average prices for this route around 37,79 EUR.

To get the best deals, we recommend buying in advance and researching alternatives such as split tickets.

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Departure	Arrival	Operator	Find Tickets
21:15 2 год 8 хв, Changes required Reading	23:23 Selly Oak	West Midlands Trains	Find Tickets
21:18 9 год 35 хв, Changes required Reading	06:53 +1 Selly Oak	West Midlands Trains	Find Tickets
22:12 7 год 41 хв, Changes required Reading	05:53 +1 Selly Oak	West Midlands Trains	Find Tickets
22:18 7 год 35 хв, Changes required Reading	05:53 +1 Selly Oak	West Midlands Trains	Find Tickets
22:18 8 год 35 хв, Changes required Reading	06:53 +1 Selly Oak	West Midlands Trains	Find Tickets
22:18 9 год 35 хв, Changes required Reading	07:53 +1 Paris	West Midlands Trains	Find Tickets

Reading to Selly Oak Train Route Details

First train

01:15

Last train

22:51

Departure station

Reading

Arrival station

Selly Oak

Journey time

2 год 7 хв

Distance

128 km

Price

28,70 EUR*

Train operators

Avanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways, CrossCountry

How to book cheap train tickets from Reading to Selly Oak

Traveling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Reading to Selly Oak can result in significant cost savings.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

Railcards offer discounts of up to 1/3 on most tickets. There are various types of Railcards catering to different types of travelers, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard. For more information on Railcards and how they can help you save, visit Railcards here.

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 Selly Oak, 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%

Advance Tickets are typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Reading to Selly Oak ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling in a group, be sure to check out group travel discounts. Many train companies offer a ⅓ off standard fares for groups of three to nine people, making traveling from Reading to Selly Oak more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Reading to Selly Oak train ticket types

There are various ticket types available for this route, each with different benefits and restrictions. Explore below to see which ticket type is best suited to your travel needs:

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Trains from Reading to Selly Oak from 28,70 EUR

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Reading to Selly Oak Train prices and times

Reading to Selly Oak Train Route Details