Reading to Aberdeen Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Aberdeen takes 8h 35m and the fastest train takes 7h 41m. There is a train service every few hours from Reading to Aberdeen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 35m
Duration: 557 mi
Distance: £244
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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8h 19m

£176–320

Reading to Aberdeen train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Reading and Aberdeen. The earliest departure is at 4:18 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 7:13 PM which arrives into Aberdeen at 7:34 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 8h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

5:10 AM → 1:50 PM
8h 40m • 3 changes
7:42 AM → 3:58 PM
8h 16m • 3 changes
9:13 AM → 5:03 PM
7h 49m • 3 changes
9:42 AM → 5:54 PM
8h 12m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

4:18 AM → 1:00 PM
8h 41m • 3 changes
5:10 AM → 1:50 PM
8h 40m • 3 changes
7:42 AM → 3:58 PM
8h 16m • 3 changes
9:13 AM → 5:03 PM
7h 49m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

4:18 AM → 1:00 PM
8h 41m • 3 changes
5:10 AM → 1:50 PM
8h 40m • 3 changes
7:42 AM → 3:58 PM
8h 16m • 3 changes
9:13 AM → 5:03 PM
7h 49m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

4:18 AM → 1:00 PM
8h 41m • 3 changes
5:10 AM → 1:50 PM
8h 40m • 3 changes
7:42 AM → 3:58 PM
8h 16m • 3 changes
9:13 AM → 5:03 PM
7h 49m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

4:18 AM → 1:00 PM
8h 41m • 3 changes
5:10 AM → 1:50 PM
8h 40m • 3 changes
7:42 AM → 3:58 PM
8h 16m • 3 changes
9:13 AM → 5:03 PM
7h 49m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

4:20 AM → 1:00 PM
8h 40m • 3 changes
4:55 AM → 1:50 PM
8h 55m • 3 changes
7:42 AM → 3:58 PM
8h 15m • 3 changes
9:20 AM → 5:04 PM
7h 44m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

9:10 AM → 5:08 PM
7h 57m • 3 changes
10:46 AM → 6:38 PM
7h 51m • 3 changes
11:46 AM → 7:27 PM
7h 41m • 3 changes
12:46 PM → 8:35 PM
7h 49m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Reading to Aberdeen? 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 Reading, England and Aberdeen, Scotland?

You can take a train from Reading to Aberdeen via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 8h 19m.

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