Linlithgow to Reading Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Linlithgow and Reading takes 6h 2m and the fastest train takes 5h 19m. 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: £197
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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5h 30m

£154–248

Linlithgow to Reading train times

Trains run hourly between Linlithgow and Reading. The earliest departure is at 12:01 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 Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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
7:18 AM → 12:58 PM
5h 39m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 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 Thursday, October 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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Departing Friday, October 30, 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 Saturday, October 31, 2026

12:14 AM → 10:38 AM
10h 23m • 3 changes
5:47 AM → 11:46 AM
5h 58m • 3 changes
6:29 AM → 11:53 AM
5h 24m • 3 changes
6:59 AM → 12:45 PM
5h 46m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

12:14 AM → 1:53 PM
13h 39m • 3 changes
8:26 AM → 2:13 PM
5h 46m • 3 changes
8:59 AM → 2:46 PM
5h 47m • 3 changes
9:29 AM → 2:53 PM
5h 23m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

12:01 AM → 10:37 AM
10h 36m • 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.

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 30m.

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