The average train between Leith and Reading takes 5h 15m and the fastest train takes 4h 51m. There is an hourly train service from Leith 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 Leith and Reading. The earliest departure is at 5:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leith is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Reading at 5:47 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 5h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Leith to Reading. However, there are services departing from Leith station and arriving at Reading station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
Leith to Reading train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Leith to Reading train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Reading station.
Book your Leith to Reading train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Leith and Reading is 522.6 km. The road distance is 690 km.
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Reading via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Edgware Road, and London Paddington in around 5h 8m.