The average train between Reading and Cumbernauld takes 6h 5m and the fastest train takes 5h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Reading to Cumbernauld. 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 Reading and Cumbernauld. The earliest departure is at 4:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 7:13 PM which arrives into Cumbernauld at 6:36 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 6h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Cumbernauld. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Cumbernauld station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.
Reading to Cumbernauld train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Cumbernauld train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Croy station.
Book your Reading to Cumbernauld train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Reading and Cumbernauld is 537.3 km. The road distance is 747 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Croy via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 6h 21m.