The train between Elgin and Reading takes 9h 16m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Elgin 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 6 times a week between Elgin and Reading. The earliest departure is at 5:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Elgin is at 5:37 AM which arrives into Reading at 2:53 PM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 9h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Elgin to Reading. However, there are services departing from Elgin station and arriving at Reading station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 16m.
Elgin to Reading train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Elgin station.
Elgin to Reading train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Elgin to Reading train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Elgin and Reading is 705 km. The road distance is 1,008 km.
You can take a train from Elgin to Reading via Edinburgh Waverley, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 9h 27m.