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The average train between Reading and Montrose takes 7h 54m and the fastest train takes 7h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from Reading to Montrose. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 54m
Duration
517 mi
Distance
£230
Average price
Every 2 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 Montrosetrain train
7h 55m
£167–305

Reading to Montrose train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Reading and Montrose. The earliest departure is at 4:18 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 7:13 PM which arrives into Montrose at 6:48 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 7h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail16h 20m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)7h 10m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail7h 8m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail7h 1m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country7h 16m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)8h • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)7h 7m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail7h 32m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail7h 33m • 3 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)7h 59m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)7h 7m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail7h 32m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail7h 33m • 3 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)7h 59m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)7h 7m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail7h 32m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail7h 33m • 3 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)7h 59m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)7h 7m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail7h 32m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail7h 33m • 3 changes
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  • Distance: 516.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 54m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Montrose via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 7h 55m.

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