The average train between Elgin and Reading takes 11h 35m and the fastest train takes 11h 30m. 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 5:14 PM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 11h 35m. 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 11h 35m.
Elgin to Reading train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Elgin station.
Elgin to Reading train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Reading station.
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The distance between Elgin and Reading is 705 km. The road distance is 1,027 km.
You can take a train from Elgin to Reading via Edinburgh Waverley and Birmingham New Street in around 11h 39m.