Train Aberdeen to Reading from £219 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Aberdeen and Reading takes 8h 22m and the fastest train takes 7h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Aberdeen to Reading. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 22m

Duration

557 mi

Distance

£219

Average price

Every 2 hours

Frequency

Aberdeen to Reading train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Aberdeen and Reading. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aberdeen is at 9:43 PM which arrives into Reading at 10:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 8h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

7:10 AM → 2:53 PM
7h 43m • 3 changes
7:52 AM → 3:46 PM
7h 54m • 3 changes
8:20 AM → 3:53 PM
7h 33m • 3 changes
9:05 AM → 4:46 PM
7h 41m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

5:57 AM → 1:53 PM
7h 56m • 3 changes
7:10 AM → 2:53 PM
7h 43m • 3 changes
7:52 AM → 3:46 PM
7h 54m • 3 changes
9:05 AM → 4:46 PM
7h 41m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

9:47 AM → 5:47 PM
8h • 3 changes
11:47 AM → 7:47 PM
8h • 3 changes
12:44 PM → 8:47 PM
8h 3m • 3 changes
1:47 PM → 9:43 PM
7h 56m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

5:57 AM → 1:53 PM
7h 56m • 3 changes
7:10 AM → 2:53 PM
7h 43m • 3 changes
7:52 AM → 3:46 PM
7h 54m • 3 changes
8:20 AM → 3:53 PM
7h 33m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

5:57 AM → 1:53 PM
7h 56m • 3 changes
7:10 AM → 2:53 PM
7h 43m • 3 changes
7:52 AM → 3:46 PM
7h 54m • 3 changes
8:20 AM → 3:53 PM
7h 33m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Aberdeen to Reading? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Aberdeen to Reading.

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Distance: 556.5 mi
Duration: 8h 22m

What companies run services between Aberdeen, Scotland and Reading, England?

You can take a train from Aberdeen to Reading via Edinburgh Waverley, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 7h 45m.

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