The average train between Montrose and Reading takes 7h 42m and the fastest train takes 6h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from Montrose 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 every 2 hours between Montrose and Reading. The earliest departure is at 6:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Montrose is at 10:13 PM which arrives into Reading at 10:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 7h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Montrose to Reading. However, there are services departing from Montrose station and arriving at Reading station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.
Montrose to Reading train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Montrose station.
Montrose to Reading train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Montrose to Reading train tickets online with Cross Country, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Montrose and Reading is 592.4 km. The road distance is 831 km.
You can take a train from Montrose to Reading via Edinburgh Waverley, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 7h 20m.