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Reading to Elgin trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Elgin takes 11h 37m and the fastest train takes 9h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Reading to Elgin. 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 37m
Duration
627 mi
Distance
£285
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  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 Aberdeentrain train
  4. Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgintrain train
10h 56m
£205–399

Reading to Elgin train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Reading and Elgin. The earliest departure is at 4:18 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 7:13 PM which arrives into Elgin at 9:49 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 11h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 626.7 mi
  • Duration: 11h 37m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Elgin via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, Edinburgh Waverley, and Aberdeen in around 10h 56m.

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