The average train between Galashiels and Reading takes 6h 38m and the fastest train takes 5h 58m. There is an hourly train service from Galashiels 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 Galashiels and Reading. The earliest departure is at 5:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Galashiels is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Reading at 10:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 6h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Galashiels to Reading. However, there are services departing from Galashiels station and arriving at Reading station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.
Galashiels to Reading train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Galashiels station.
Galashiels to Reading train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Galashiels to Reading train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Galashiels and Reading is 478.2 km. The road distance is 742 km.
You can take a train from Galashiels to Reading via Edinburgh Waverley, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 6h 20m.
