The average train between Reading and Scotland takes 7h 2m and the fastest train takes 5h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Reading to Scotland. 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 Scotland. The earliest departure is at 7:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 8:42 PM which arrives into Scotland at 9:16 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Scotland. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Scotland station via Stafford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.
Reading to Scotland train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Reading station.
Reading to Scotland train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Book your Reading to Scotland train tickets online with Cross Country and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Reading and Scotland is 626.9 km. The road distance is 630 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Glasgow Central via Stafford in around 6h 48m.