Train Reading to Perth from £182 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Perth takes 7h and the fastest train takes 6h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Reading to Perth. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

Duration

484 mi

Distance

£182

Average price

Hourly

Frequency

Reading to Perth train times

Trains run hourly between Reading and Perth. The earliest departure is at 4:18 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 7:13 PM which arrives into Perth at 5:42 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 7h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

4:18 AM → 11:48 AM
7h 29m • 3 changes
6:14 AM → 1:03 PM
6h 48m • 3 changes
7:08 AM → 2:10 PM
7h 2m • 3 changes
7:42 AM → 2:46 PM
7h 3m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

4:18 AM → 11:48 AM
7h 29m • 3 changes
6:14 AM → 1:03 PM
6h 48m • 3 changes
7:08 AM → 2:10 PM
7h 2m • 3 changes
7:42 AM → 2:46 PM
7h 3m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

4:18 AM → 11:48 AM
7h 29m • 3 changes
6:14 AM → 1:03 PM
6h 48m • 3 changes
7:08 AM → 2:10 PM
7h 2m • 3 changes
7:42 AM → 2:46 PM
7h 3m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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

Launch map view

Distance: 484.4 mi
Duration: 7h

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

You can take a train from Reading to Perth via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 7h 27m.

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