The average train between Livingston and Reading takes 6h 5m and the fastest train takes 5h 18m. There is an hourly train service from Livingston 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 Livingston and Reading. The earliest departure is at 5:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Livingston is at 11:24 PM which arrives into Reading at 10:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 6h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Livingston to Reading. However, there are services departing from Livingston station and arriving at Reading station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.
Livingston to Reading train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Livingston to Reading train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Livingston to Reading train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Livingston and Reading is 522.1 km. The road distance is 713 km.
You can take a train from Livingston North to Reading via Edinburgh Waverley, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 5h 49m.