Train Scotland to Reading from £235 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Scotland and Reading takes 7h 12m and the fastest train takes 6h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from Scotland to Reading. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 12m
Duration: 391 mi
Distance: £235
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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6h 23m

£156–293

Scotland to Reading train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Scotland and Reading. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Scotland is at 6:40 PM which arrives into Reading at 10:40 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

5:48 AM → 12:36 PM
6h 48m • 1 change
8:00 AM → 3:06 PM
7h 6m • 1 change
9:39 AM → 4:40 PM
7h 1m • 1 change
11:56 AM → 6:41 PM
6h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

5:48 AM → 12:36 PM
6h 48m • 1 change
8:00 AM → 3:06 PM
7h 6m • 1 change
9:39 AM → 4:40 PM
7h 1m • 1 change
11:56 AM → 6:41 PM
6h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

5:48 AM → 12:36 PM
6h 48m • 1 change
8:00 AM → 3:06 PM
7h 6m • 1 change
9:39 AM → 4:40 PM
7h 1m • 1 change
11:56 AM → 6:41 PM
6h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

5:48 AM → 12:36 PM
6h 48m • 1 change
8:00 AM → 3:06 PM
7h 6m • 1 change
9:39 AM → 4:40 PM
7h 1m • 1 change
11:56 AM → 6:41 PM
6h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

5:48 AM → 12:07 PM
6h 19m • 1 change
8:00 AM → 3:08 PM
7h 8m • 1 change
11:56 AM → 6:40 PM
6h 44m • 1 change
3:57 PM → 10:39 PM
6h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

9:46 AM → 4:40 PM
6h 54m • 1 change
11:55 AM → 7:39 PM
7h 44m • 1 change
1:55 PM → 8:40 PM
6h 45m • 1 change
3:55 PM → 10:39 PM
6h 44m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

5:48 AM → 12:36 PM
6h 48m • 1 change
8:00 AM → 3:06 PM
7h 6m • 1 change
9:39 AM → 4:40 PM
7h 1m • 1 change
11:56 AM → 6:41 PM
6h 45m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Scotland to Reading? 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.