The average train between Cumbernauld and Reading takes 6h 29m and the fastest train takes 5h 41m. There is an hourly train service from Cumbernauld 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.
Trains run hourly between Cumbernauld and Reading. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cumbernauld is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Reading at 10:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 6h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cumbernauld to Reading. However, there are services departing from Cumbernauld station and arriving at Reading station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.
Cumbernauld to Reading train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Croy station.
Cumbernauld to Reading train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Cumbernauld to Reading train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Cumbernauld and Reading is 537.3 km. The road distance is 747 km.
You can take a train from Croy to Reading via Edinburgh Waverley, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 6h 3m.