The average train between Scotland and Reading takes 5h 54m and the fastest train takes 5h 22m. There is a train service every few hours 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.
Trains run hourly between Scotland and Reading. The earliest departure is at 4:28 AM at night, and the last departure from Scotland is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Reading at 7:52 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 5h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Scotland to Reading. However, there are services departing from Scotland station and arriving at Reading station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.
Scotland to Reading train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.
Scotland to Reading train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Scotland to Reading train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Scotland and Reading is 626.9 km. The road distance is 703 km.
You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Reading via London Euston, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 5h 39m.