The average train between Stirling and Reading takes 6h 33m and the fastest train takes 5h 43m. There is an hourly train service from Stirling 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 Stirling and Reading. The earliest departure is at 12:13 AM at night, and the last departure from Stirling is at 7:02 PM which arrives into Reading at 6:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 6h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Stirling to Reading. However, there are services departing from Stirling station and arriving at Reading station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.
Stirling to Reading train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, depart from Stirling station.
Stirling to Reading train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Stirling to Reading train tickets online with Caledonian Sleeper, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Stirling and Reading is 553.7 km. The road distance is 748 km.
You can take a train from Stirling to Reading via Edinburgh Waverley, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 6h 14m.