Train Arbroath to Reading from £196 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Arbroath and Reading takes 7h 24m and the fastest train takes 6h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Arbroath 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.

7h 24m

Duration

503 mi

Distance

£196

Average price

Every 2 hours

Frequency

Arbroath to Reading train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Arbroath and Reading. The earliest departure is at 6:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Arbroath is at 10:28 PM which arrives into Reading at 10:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 7h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, May 9, 2026

6:49 AM → 1:53 PM
7h 3m • 3 changes
8:01 AM → 2:53 PM
6h 51m • 3 changes
8:50 AM → 3:46 PM
6h 56m • 3 changes
9:56 AM → 4:46 PM
6h 50m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, May 10, 2026

10:45 AM → 5:47 PM
7h 2m • 3 changes
12:45 PM → 7:47 PM
7h 2m • 3 changes
1:43 PM → 8:47 PM
7h 4m • 3 changes
2:45 PM → 9:43 PM
6h 58m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, May 11, 2026

6:49 AM → 1:53 PM
7h 3m • 3 changes
8:01 AM → 2:53 PM
6h 51m • 3 changes
8:50 AM → 3:46 PM
6h 56m • 3 changes
9:14 AM → 3:53 PM
6h 39m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, May 12, 2026

6:49 AM → 1:53 PM
7h 3m • 3 changes
8:01 AM → 2:53 PM
6h 51m • 3 changes
8:50 AM → 3:46 PM
6h 56m • 3 changes
9:14 AM → 3:53 PM
6h 39m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, May 13, 2026

6:49 AM → 1:53 PM
7h 3m • 3 changes
8:01 AM → 2:53 PM
6h 51m • 3 changes
8:50 AM → 3:46 PM
6h 56m • 3 changes
9:14 AM → 3:53 PM
6h 39m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Arbroath 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 Arbroath to Reading.

Launch map view

Distance: 503.3 mi
Duration: 7h 24m

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

You can take a train from Arbroath to Reading via Edinburgh Waverley, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 6h 54m.

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