Reading to Perth Trains

Reading to Perth trains

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The average train between Reading and Perth takes 7h 1m and the fastest train takes 6h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Reading to Perth. 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 1m

Duration

484 mi

Distance

£211

Average price

Hourly

Frequency

Reading to Perth train times

Trains run hourly between Reading and Perth. The earliest departure is at 4:18 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 7:13 PM which arrives into Perth at 5:42 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 7h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:42 PM → 12:55 AM
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7h 12m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:21 AM → 3:04 PM
6h 43m • 3 changes
10:46 AM → 5:04 PM
6h 17m • 3 changes
11:14 AM → 5:55 PM
6h 41m • 3 changes
12:46 PM → 7:05 PM
6h 19m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

4:18 AM → 11:48 AM
7h 30m • 3 changes
6:14 AM → 1:03 PM
6h 48m • 3 changes
7:07 AM → 2:12 PM
7h 4m • 3 changes
7:42 AM → 2:46 PM
7h 4m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

4:18 AM → 11:48 AM
7h 29m • 3 changes
6:14 AM → 1:03 PM
6h 48m • 3 changes
7:07 AM → 2:12 PM
7h 4m • 3 changes
7:42 AM → 2:46 PM
7h 4m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

4:18 AM → 11:48 AM
7h 29m • 3 changes
6:14 AM → 1:03 PM
6h 48m • 3 changes
7:07 AM → 2:12 PM
7h 4m • 3 changes
7:42 AM → 2:46 PM
7h 4m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

4:18 AM → 11:48 AM
7h 29m • 3 changes
6:14 AM → 1:03 PM
6h 48m • 3 changes
7:07 AM → 2:12 PM
7h 4m • 3 changes
7:42 AM → 2:46 PM
7h 4m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

4:18 AM → 11:48 AM
7h 29m • 3 changes
6:14 AM → 1:03 PM
6h 48m • 3 changes
7:07 AM → 2:12 PM
7h 4m • 3 changes
7:42 AM → 2:46 PM
7h 4m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Reading to Perth? 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 Perth, Scotland?

You can take a train from Reading to Perth via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 7h 14m.

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