The average train between Falkirk and Reading takes 6h 20m and the fastest train takes 5h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from Falkirk 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 Falkirk and Reading. The earliest departure is at 12:28 AM at night, and the last departure from Falkirk is at 11:42 PM which arrives into Reading at 1:53 PM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 6h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Falkirk to Reading. However, there are services departing from Falkirk station and arriving at Reading station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.
Falkirk to Reading train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Falkirk Grahamston station.
Falkirk to Reading train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Falkirk to Reading train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Falkirk and Reading is 538.2 km. The road distance is 730 km.
You can take a train from Falkirk Grahamston to Reading via Edinburgh Waverley, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 5h 59m.