Leith to Reading Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Leith and Reading takes 5h 25m and the fastest train takes 4h 56m. 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.

5h 25m
Duration: 430 mi
Distance: £187
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain London Paddington - Bristol Temple Meads / ...

4h 52m

£149–242

Leith to Reading train times

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 6:51 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 5h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

11:30 AM → 4:53 PM
5h 23m • 3 changes
12:00 PM → 5:11 PM
5h 11m • 3 changes
12:31 PM → 5:53 PM
5h 22m • 3 changes
1:00 PM → 5:58 PM
4h 58m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:37 AM → 10:39 AM
5h 2m • 3 changes
5:50 AM → 11:23 AM
5h 33m • 3 changes
6:30 AM → 11:53 AM
5h 23m • 3 changes
7:00 AM → 12:11 PM
5h 11m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:37 AM → 10:39 AM
5h 2m • 3 changes
5:50 AM → 11:23 AM
5h 33m • 3 changes
6:30 AM → 11:53 AM
5h 23m • 3 changes
7:00 AM → 12:11 PM
5h 11m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:37 AM → 10:38 AM
5h 1m • 3 changes
5:50 AM → 11:23 AM
5h 33m • 3 changes
6:30 AM → 11:53 AM
5h 23m • 3 changes
7:00 AM → 12:11 PM
5h 11m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:55 AM → 2:08 PM
5h 13m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 2:23 PM
5h 23m • 3 changes
9:30 AM → 2:53 PM
5h 23m • 3 changes
10:00 AM → 3:08 PM
5h 8m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:37 AM → 10:39 AM
5h 2m • 3 changes
5:50 AM → 11:23 AM
5h 33m • 3 changes
6:30 AM → 11:53 AM
5h 23m • 3 changes
7:00 AM → 12:11 PM
5h 11m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:37 AM → 10:39 AM
5h 2m • 3 changes
5:50 AM → 11:23 AM
5h 33m • 3 changes
6:30 AM → 11:53 AM
5h 23m • 3 changes
7:00 AM → 12:11 PM
5h 11m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Leith to Reading? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

What companies run services between Leith, Scotland and Reading, England?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Reading via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Farringdon station, Farringdon Without, and London Paddington in around 4h 52m.

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