Dumfries to Reading Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Dumfries and Reading takes 8h 15m and the fastest train takes 7h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from Dumfries 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.

8h 15m
Duration: 333 mi
Distance: £150
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain
Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Piccadillytrain
Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Readingtrain

7h 26m

£123–201

Dumfries to Reading train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Dumfries and Reading. The earliest departure is at 4:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Dumfries is at 7:02 PM which arrives into Reading at 8:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 8h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

7:02 PM → 8:48 AM
Arrives next day
13h 46m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

4:57 AM → 12:37 PM
7h 40m • 2 changes
6:03 AM → 1:41 PM
7h 38m • 2 changes
7:13 AM → 2:41 PM
7h 28m • 2 changes
7:58 AM → 3:41 PM
7h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

4:57 AM → 12:37 PM
7h 40m • 2 changes
6:03 AM → 1:41 PM
7h 38m • 2 changes
7:13 AM → 2:41 PM
7h 28m • 2 changes
7:58 AM → 3:41 PM
7h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

4:57 AM → 12:37 PM
7h 40m • 2 changes
6:03 AM → 1:41 PM
7h 38m • 2 changes
7:13 AM → 2:41 PM
7h 28m • 2 changes
7:58 AM → 3:41 PM
7h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

4:57 AM → 12:37 PM
7h 40m • 2 changes
6:03 AM → 1:41 PM
7h 38m • 2 changes
7:13 AM → 2:41 PM
7h 28m • 2 changes
7:58 AM → 3:41 PM
7h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

4:57 AM → 12:37 PM
7h 40m • 2 changes
6:03 AM → 1:41 PM
7h 38m • 2 changes
7:13 AM → 2:41 PM
7h 28m • 2 changes
7:58 AM → 3:41 PM
7h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

4:57 AM → 12:42 PM
7h 45m • 2 changes
6:03 AM → 1:40 PM
7h 37m • 2 changes
7:15 AM → 2:41 PM
7h 26m • 2 changes
7:58 AM → 3:39 PM
7h 41m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Dumfries 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.