Reading to Elgin trains

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The average train between Reading and Elgin takes 11h 38m and the fastest train takes 9h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Reading to Elgin. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

11h 38m
Duration: 626 mi
Distance: £278
Average price: Every 4 hours
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10h 44m

£198–408

Reading to Elgin train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Reading and Elgin. The earliest departure is at 4:18 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 7:13 PM which arrives into Elgin at 9:49 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 11h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, June 16, 2026

9:42 AM → 7:42 PM
10h • 4 changes
11:45 AM → 9:45 PM
10h • 4 changes
1:42 PM → 11:27 PM
9h 45m • 4 changes
3:46 PM → 7:41 AM
Arrives next day
15h 55m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, June 17, 2026

4:18 AM → 3:11 PM
10h 52m • 4 changes
7:42 AM → 5:37 PM
9h 55m • 4 changes
9:13 AM → 6:49 PM
9h 35m • 4 changes
9:42 AM → 7:42 PM
10h • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, June 18, 2026

4:18 AM → 3:11 PM
10h 52m • 4 changes
7:42 AM → 5:37 PM
9h 55m • 4 changes
9:13 AM → 6:49 PM
9h 35m • 4 changes
9:42 AM → 7:42 PM
10h • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, June 19, 2026

4:18 AM → 3:11 PM
10h 52m • 4 changes
7:42 AM → 5:37 PM
9h 55m • 4 changes
9:13 AM → 6:49 PM
9h 35m • 4 changes
9:42 AM → 7:42 PM
10h • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, June 20, 2026

4:23 AM → 3:11 PM
10h 48m • 4 changes
4:55 AM → 5:37 PM
12h 42m • 4 changes
9:20 AM → 6:49 PM
9h 29m • 4 changes
9:44 AM → 7:45 PM
10h 1m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, June 21, 2026

9:10 AM → 7:26 PM
10h 15m • 4 changes
1:12 PM → 10:59 PM
9h 47m • 4 changes
3:46 PM → 7:41 AM
Arrives next day
15h 55m • 4 changes
6:12 PM → 9:49 AM
Arrives next day
15h 37m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, June 22, 2026

4:18 AM → 3:11 PM
10h 53m • 4 changes
7:42 AM → 5:37 PM
9h 55m • 4 changes
9:13 AM → 6:49 PM
9h 35m • 4 changes
9:42 AM → 7:42 PM
10h • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Reading to Elgin? 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 Reading to Elgin.

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Distance: 626.4 mi
Duration: 11h 38m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Elgin via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, Edinburgh Waverley, and Aberdeen in around 10h 44m.

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