The average train between Leuchars and Reading takes 7h 3m and the fastest train takes 6h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Leuchars 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 Leuchars and Reading. The earliest departure is at 5:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leuchars is at 10:44 PM which arrives into Reading at 10:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 7h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Leuchars to Reading. However, there are services departing from Leuchars station and arriving at Reading station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.
Leuchars to Reading train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Leuchars station.
Leuchars to Reading train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Leuchars to Reading train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Leuchars and Reading is 561.7 km. The road distance is 770 km.
You can take a train from Leuchars to Reading via Edinburgh Waverley, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 6h 38m.