Train Reading to Stirling from £178 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Stirling takes 6h 21m and the fastest train takes 5h 35m. There is an hourly train service from Reading to Stirling. 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 21m

Duration

465 mi

Distance

£178

Average price

Hourly

Frequency

Reading to Stirling train times

Trains run hourly between Reading and Stirling. The earliest departure is at 4:18 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 7:13 PM which arrives into Stirling at 4:58 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 6h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, May 19, 2026

8:14 AM → 2:25 PM
6h 11m • 3 changes
8:42 AM → 2:51 PM
6h 8m • 3 changes
9:13 AM → 3:25 PM
6h 12m • 3 changes
9:42 AM → 3:57 PM
6h 14m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, May 20, 2026

4:18 AM → 11:15 AM
6h 57m • 3 changes
5:10 AM → 11:55 AM
6h 45m • 3 changes
6:14 AM → 12:21 PM
6h 7m • 3 changes
6:43 AM → 12:56 PM
6h 13m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, May 21, 2026

4:18 AM → 11:15 AM
6h 57m • 3 changes
5:10 AM → 11:55 AM
6h 45m • 3 changes
6:14 AM → 12:21 PM
6h 7m • 3 changes
6:43 AM → 12:56 PM
6h 13m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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

Launch map view

Distance: 464.6 mi
Duration: 6h 21m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Stirling via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 6h 34m.

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