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The average train between Stirling and Reading takes 6h 31m 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.

6h 31m
Duration
465 mi
Distance
£204
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Stirling to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
  2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain train
  3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain train
6h 15m
£155–270

Stirling to Reading train times

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 11:53 PM which arrives into Reading at 10:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 6h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 26m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)14h 27m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)6h 37m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 59m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)6h 5m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)6h 38m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)6h 25m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 43m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)6h 11m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)6h 24m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)10h 24m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)6h 25m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 43m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)6h 11m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Stirling 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.

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  • Distance: 464.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 31m

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

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 15m.

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