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Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Scotland takes 7h 8m and the fastest train takes 5h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Reading to Scotland. 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 8m
Duration
391 mi
Distance
£201
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Reading to Scotland train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Reading and Scotland. The earliest departure is at 7:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 9:15 PM which arrives into Scotland at 11:18 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast5h 58m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast6h 3m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast14h 3m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast6h • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast6h 2m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast6h 6m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast6h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast6h • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast6h 2m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast6h 6m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast6h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast6h • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast6h 2m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast6h 6m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast6h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast6h • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast6h 2m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast6h 6m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast6h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast6h 3m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast6h 3m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast6h 5m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast6h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast6h 4m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast6h 3m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast6h 14m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast6h 3m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Reading to Scotland? 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.

Map of how to get from Reading to Scotland.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 391.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 8m

What companies run services between Reading, England and Scotland?

You can take a train from Reading to Glasgow Central via Birmingham New Street in around 6h 47m.

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