Reading to Edinburgh Trains

Reading to Edinburgh trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Edinburgh takes 5h 56m and the fastest train takes 5h 20m. There is an hourly train service from Reading to Edinburgh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 56m
Duration: 431 mi
Distance: £196
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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Take the train from Reading to Farringdon Withouttrain Elizabeth
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5h 40m

£161–239

Reading to Edinburgh train times

Trains run hourly between Reading and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 10:58 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 10:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon Without and take an average of 5h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:45 AM → 11:30 AM
5h 45m • 2 changes
6:14 AM → 11:35 AM
5h 21m • 2 changes
6:44 AM → 12:27 PM
5h 43m • 2 changes
7:14 AM → 12:34 PM
5h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:45 AM → 11:30 AM
5h 45m • 2 changes
6:14 AM → 11:35 AM
5h 21m • 2 changes
6:44 AM → 12:27 PM
5h 43m • 2 changes
7:14 AM → 12:34 PM
5h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:45 AM → 11:30 AM
5h 45m • 2 changes
6:14 AM → 11:35 AM
5h 21m • 2 changes
6:44 AM → 12:27 PM
5h 43m • 2 changes
7:14 AM → 12:34 PM
5h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:59 AM → 11:35 AM
5h 36m • 2 changes
6:29 AM → 12:29 PM
6h • 2 changes
6:59 AM → 12:35 PM
5h 36m • 2 changes
7:29 AM → 1:29 PM
6h • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

7:53 AM → 1:36 PM
5h 43m • 2 changes
8:23 AM → 2:27 PM
6h 4m • 2 changes
8:53 AM → 2:35 PM
5h 42m • 2 changes
9:23 AM → 3:28 PM
6h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:45 AM → 11:30 AM
5h 45m • 2 changes
6:14 AM → 11:35 AM
5h 21m • 2 changes
6:44 AM → 12:27 PM
5h 43m • 2 changes
7:14 AM → 12:34 PM
5h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:45 AM → 11:30 AM
5h 45m • 2 changes
6:14 AM → 11:35 AM
5h 21m • 2 changes
6:44 AM → 12:27 PM
5h 43m • 2 changes
7:14 AM → 12:34 PM
5h 20m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Reading to Edinburgh? 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 Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a train from Reading to Edinburgh Waverley via Farringdon Without, Farringdon station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 5h 40m.

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