Train Reading to Edinburgh Castle from £183 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Edinburgh Castle takes 5h 8m and the fastest train takes 4h 46m. There is an hourly train service from Reading to Edinburgh Castle. 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 8m
Duration: 429 mi
Distance: £183
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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5h 20m

£138–238

Reading to Edinburgh Castle train times

Trains run hourly between Reading and Edinburgh Castle. The earliest departure is at 4:18 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 7:13 PM which arrives into Edinburgh Castle at 12:35 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 5h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, June 16, 2026

12:43 PM → 5:35 PM
4h 51m • 2 changes
1:09 PM → 6:28 PM
5h 19m • 2 changes
1:42 PM → 6:37 PM
4h 54m • 2 changes
2:19 PM → 7:30 PM
5h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, June 17, 2026

4:18 AM → 10:27 AM
6h 9m • 2 changes
5:10 AM → 10:35 AM
5h 25m • 2 changes
6:14 AM → 11:30 AM
5h 15m • 2 changes
6:43 AM → 11:35 AM
4h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, June 18, 2026

4:18 AM → 10:27 AM
6h 9m • 2 changes
5:10 AM → 10:35 AM
5h 25m • 2 changes
6:14 AM → 11:30 AM
5h 15m • 2 changes
6:43 AM → 11:35 AM
4h 52m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Reading to Edinburgh Castle.

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Distance: 429.2 mi
Duration: 5h 8m

What companies run services between Reading, England and Edinburgh Castle, Scotland?

You can take a train from Reading to Edinburgh Castle via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 5h 20m.

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