Elgin to Reading Trains

Elgin to Reading trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Elgin and Reading takes 11h 36m and the fastest train takes 9h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Elgin 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.

11h 36m
Duration: 627 mi
Distance: £278
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Elgin to Aberdeentrain
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10h 9m

£204–377

Elgin to Reading train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Elgin and Reading. The earliest departure is at 5:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Elgin is at 10:16 PM which arrives into Reading at 5:47 PM. All services require a transfer at Aberdeen and take an average of 11h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

6:56 PM → 10:37 AM
Arrives next day
15h 41m • 4 changes
10:16 PM → 1:53 PM
Arrives next day
15h 36m • 4 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:37 AM → 3:46 PM
10h 9m • 4 changes
6:32 AM → 3:53 PM
9h 21m • 4 changes
7:53 AM → 5:53 PM
9h 59m • 4 changes
9:52 AM → 7:59 PM
10h 6m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:37 AM → 3:46 PM
10h 9m • 4 changes
6:32 AM → 3:53 PM
9h 21m • 4 changes
7:53 AM → 5:53 PM
9h 59m • 4 changes
9:52 AM → 7:59 PM
10h 6m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:37 AM → 3:46 PM
10h 9m • 4 changes
6:32 AM → 3:53 PM
9h 21m • 4 changes
7:53 AM → 5:53 PM
9h 59m • 4 changes
9:52 AM → 7:59 PM
10h 6m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:37 AM → 3:46 PM
10h 9m • 4 changes
6:32 AM → 3:53 PM
9h 21m • 4 changes
7:53 AM → 5:53 PM
9h 59m • 4 changes
9:52 AM → 7:59 PM
10h 6m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

5:36 AM → 2:53 PM
9h 16m • 4 changes
6:32 AM → 3:53 PM
9h 21m • 4 changes
7:53 AM → 5:46 PM
9h 52m • 4 changes
9:52 AM → 8:11 PM
10h 18m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

10:43 AM → 8:47 PM
10h 4m • 4 changes
1:14 PM → 11:11 PM
9h 57m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Elgin 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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Elgin to Reading train times

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

6:56 PM → 10:37 AMArrives next day

10:16 PM → 1:53 PMArrives next day

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:37 AM → 3:46 PM

6:32 AM → 3:53 PM

7:53 AM → 5:53 PM

9:52 AM → 7:59 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:37 AM → 3:46 PM

6:32 AM → 3:53 PM

7:53 AM → 5:53 PM

9:52 AM → 7:59 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:37 AM → 3:46 PM

6:32 AM → 3:53 PM

7:53 AM → 5:53 PM

9:52 AM → 7:59 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:37 AM → 3:46 PM

6:32 AM → 3:53 PM

7:53 AM → 5:53 PM

9:52 AM → 7:59 PM

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

5:36 AM → 2:53 PM

6:32 AM → 3:53 PM

7:53 AM → 5:46 PM

9:52 AM → 8:11 PM

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

10:43 AM → 8:47 PM

1:14 PM → 11:11 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Elgin to Aberdeen

Train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Waverley

Train from Elgin to Edinburgh Waverley

Train from Elgin to Aberdeen

Train from Aberdeen to Haymarket

Where to next?

Train trips from Elgin

Train trips to Reading

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6:56 PM → 10:37 AM
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10:16 PM → 1:53 PM
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