Reading to Falkirk Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Falkirk takes 6h 7m and the fastest train takes 5h 28m. There is an hourly train service from Reading to Falkirk. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 7m
Duration: 454 mi
Distance: £201
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Falkirk Grahamstontrain

6h 4m

£155–250

Reading to Falkirk train times

Trains run hourly between Reading and Falkirk. The earliest departure is at 4:18 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 7:13 PM which arrives into Falkirk at 5:52 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 6h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

1:16 PM → 7:10 PM
5h 53m • 3 changes
2:16 PM → 8:09 PM
5h 53m • 3 changes
3:11 PM → 9:07 PM
5h 55m • 3 changes
3:46 PM → 10:07 PM
6h 21m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

4:18 AM → 11:10 AM
6h 52m • 3 changes
5:10 AM → 11:36 AM
6h 26m • 3 changes
6:14 AM → 12:06 PM
5h 51m • 3 changes
6:43 AM → 12:38 PM
5h 55m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

4:18 AM → 11:10 AM
6h 52m • 3 changes
5:10 AM → 11:36 AM
6h 26m • 3 changes
6:14 AM → 12:06 PM
5h 51m • 3 changes
6:43 AM → 12:38 PM
5h 55m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

4:18 AM → 11:10 AM
6h 52m • 3 changes
5:10 AM → 11:36 AM
6h 26m • 3 changes
6:14 AM → 12:06 PM
5h 51m • 3 changes
6:43 AM → 12:38 PM
5h 55m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

4:18 AM → 11:10 AM
6h 52m • 3 changes
5:10 AM → 11:36 AM
6h 26m • 3 changes
6:14 AM → 12:06 PM
5h 51m • 3 changes
6:43 AM → 12:38 PM
5h 55m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

4:18 AM → 11:10 AM
6h 52m • 3 changes
5:10 AM → 11:36 AM
6h 26m • 3 changes
6:14 AM → 12:06 PM
5h 51m • 3 changes
6:43 AM → 12:38 PM
5h 55m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

4:20 AM → 11:10 AM
6h 50m • 3 changes
4:55 AM → 11:40 AM
6h 45m • 3 changes
6:20 AM → 12:09 PM
5h 49m • 3 changes
6:42 AM → 12:36 PM
5h 54m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Reading to Falkirk? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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

You can take a train from Reading to Falkirk Grahamston via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 6h 4m.

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