Train Linlithgow to Reading from £171 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Linlithgow and Reading takes 6h 2m and the fastest train takes 5h 18m. There is an hourly train service from Linlithgow 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.

6h 2m
Duration: 446 mi
Distance: £171
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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5h 44m

£135–243

Linlithgow to Reading train times

Trains run hourly between Linlithgow and Reading. The earliest departure is at 12:14 AM at night, and the last departure from Linlithgow is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Reading at 6:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 6h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, April 27, 2026

2:46 PM → 8:46 PM
6h • 3 changes
3:29 PM → 8:57 PM
5h 28m • 3 changes
3:46 PM → 9:46 PM
6h • 3 changes
4:28 PM → 9:54 PM
5h 26m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

12:14 AM → 10:37 AM
10h 23m • 3 changes
5:47 AM → 11:46 AM
5h 58m • 3 changes
6:34 AM → 11:53 AM
5h 19m • 3 changes
7:01 AM → 12:46 PM
5h 45m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

12:14 AM → 10:37 AM
10h 23m • 3 changes
5:47 AM → 11:46 AM
5h 58m • 3 changes
6:34 AM → 11:53 AM
5h 19m • 3 changes
7:01 AM → 12:46 PM
5h 45m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Linlithgow 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.

Map of how to get from Linlithgow to Reading.

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Distance: 446 mi
Duration: 6h 2m

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

You can take a train from Linlithgow to Reading via Edinburgh Waverley, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 5h 44m.

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