Train Reading to Falkirk from £173 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Falkirk takes 6h 7m and the fastest train takes 5h 28m. There is an hourly train service from Reading to Falkirk. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 7m

Duration

454 mi

Distance

£173

Average price

Hourly

Frequency

Reading to Falkirk train times

Trains run hourly between Reading and Falkirk. The earliest departure is at 4:18 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 7:13 PM which arrives into Falkirk at 5:52 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 6h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, April 27, 2026

12:43 PM → 6:39 PM
5h 55m • 3 changes
1:09 PM → 7:11 PM
6h 2m • 3 changes
1:42 PM → 7:37 PM
5h 54m • 3 changes
2:19 PM → 8:12 PM
5h 53m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

4:18 AM → 11:10 AM
6h 52m • 3 changes
5:10 AM → 11:36 AM
6h 26m • 3 changes
6:14 AM → 12:06 PM
5h 51m • 3 changes
6:43 AM → 12:38 PM
5h 55m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

4:18 AM → 11:10 AM
6h 52m • 3 changes
5:10 AM → 11:36 AM
6h 26m • 3 changes
6:14 AM → 12:06 PM
5h 51m • 3 changes
6:43 AM → 12:38 PM
5h 55m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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

Launch map view

Distance: 453.9 mi
Duration: 6h 7m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Falkirk Grahamston via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 6h 16m.

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