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The average train between Reading and Scarborough takes 4h 13m and the fastest train takes 3h 34m. There is a train service every few hours from Reading to Scarborough. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 13m
Duration
268 mi
Distance
£118
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Reading to Scarborough train times

Trains run hourly between Reading and Scarborough. The earliest departure is at 4:18 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 10:20 PM which arrives into Scarborough at 7:06 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 4h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express8h 45m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 40m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 45m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 51m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 46m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 40m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 45m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 51m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 46m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 40m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 45m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 51m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 46m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 39m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 39m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 47m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 40m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 18m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 49m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 49m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 46m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 41m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 45m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 51m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 46m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Reading to Scarborough? 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.

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  • Distance: 267.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 13m

What companies run services between Reading, England and Scarborough, England?

You can take a train from Reading to Scarborough via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and York in around 4h 7m.

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