Train Perth to Reading from £182 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Perth and Reading takes 7h 22m and the fastest train takes 6h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Perth 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.

7h 22m

Duration

484 mi

Distance

£182

Average price

Hourly

Frequency

Perth to Reading train times

Trains run hourly between Perth and Reading. The earliest departure is at 6:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Perth is at 11:28 PM which arrives into Reading at 10:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 7h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

6:19 AM → 12:58 PM
6h 39m • 3 changes
7:00 AM → 1:53 PM
6h 53m • 3 changes
7:16 AM → 2:46 PM
7h 30m • 3 changes
8:06 AM → 2:53 PM
6h 47m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

6:19 AM → 12:58 PM
6h 39m • 3 changes
7:00 AM → 1:53 PM
6h 53m • 3 changes
7:16 AM → 2:46 PM
7h 30m • 3 changes
8:06 AM → 2:53 PM
6h 47m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

6:19 AM → 12:58 PM
6h 39m • 3 changes
7:00 AM → 1:53 PM
6h 53m • 3 changes
7:16 AM → 2:46 PM
7h 30m • 3 changes
8:06 AM → 2:53 PM
6h 47m • 3 changes
Show more

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Perth 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 Perth to Reading.

Launch map view

Distance: 484.4 mi
Duration: 7h 22m

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

You can take a train from Perth to Reading via Edinburgh Waverley, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 6h 55m.

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