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The average train between Reading and Broughty Ferry takes 8h 5m and the fastest train takes 6h 47m. There is a train service every few hours from Reading to Broughty Ferry. 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 5m
Duration
490 mi
Distance
£218
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
  2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
  3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dundeetrain train
8h 6m
£161–288

Reading to Broughty Ferry train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Reading and Broughty Ferry. The earliest departure is at 4:18 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 7:13 PM which arrives into Broughty Ferry at 6:32 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 8h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail8h 20m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail7h 23m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail7h 56m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail7h 5m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail7h 51m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail8h 20m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail7h 23m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail7h 56m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail7h 51m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail8h 20m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail7h 23m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail7h 56m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail7h 51m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail8h 20m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail7h 23m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail7h 56m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 490.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 5m

What companies run services between Reading, England and Broughty Ferry, Scotland?

You can take a train from Reading to Broughty Ferry via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, Edinburgh Waverley, and Dundee in around 8h 6m.

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