The average train between Reading and Largs takes 9h 28m and the fastest train takes 7h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Reading to Largs. 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 every 4 hours between Reading and Largs. The earliest departure is at 7:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 9:15 PM which arrives into Largs at 2:43 PM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 9h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Largs. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Largs station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 28m.
Reading to Largs train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Reading station.
Reading to Largs train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Largs station.
Book your Reading to Largs train tickets online with Cross Country, Avanti West Coast and ScotRail.
The distance between Reading and Largs is 546.5 km. The road distance is 697 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Largs via Birmingham New Street and Glasgow Central in around 8h 29m.