Reading (Station) to Aberdeen Trains

Reading (Station) to Aberdeen trains

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The average train between Reading (Station) and Aberdeen takes 8h 34m and the fastest train takes 7h 41m. There is a train service every few hours from Reading (Station) to Aberdeen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 34m
Duration: 557 mi
Distance: £244
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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8h 19m

£176–330

Reading (Station) to Aberdeen train times

Trains run hourly between Reading (Station) and Aberdeen. The earliest departure is at 4:18 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading (Station) is at 7:13 PM which arrives into Aberdeen at 7:34 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 8h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

9:13 AM → 5:03 PM
7h 49m • 3 changes
9:42 AM → 5:54 PM
8h 12m • 3 changes
10:43 AM → 7:00 PM
8h 17m • 3 changes
11:45 AM → 8:09 PM
8h 24m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

4:18 AM → 1:00 PM
8h 41m • 3 changes
5:10 AM → 1:50 PM
8h 40m • 3 changes
7:42 AM → 3:58 PM
8h 16m • 3 changes
9:13 AM → 5:03 PM
7h 49m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

4:20 AM → 1:00 PM
8h 40m • 3 changes
4:55 AM → 1:50 PM
8h 55m • 3 changes
7:42 AM → 3:58 PM
8h 15m • 3 changes
9:20 AM → 5:04 PM
7h 44m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

9:10 AM → 5:08 PM
7h 57m • 3 changes
10:46 AM → 6:38 PM
7h 51m • 3 changes
11:46 AM → 7:27 PM
7h 41m • 3 changes
12:46 PM → 8:35 PM
7h 49m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

4:18 AM → 1:00 PM
8h 42m • 3 changes
5:10 AM → 1:50 PM
8h 40m • 3 changes
7:42 AM → 3:58 PM
8h 16m • 3 changes
9:13 AM → 5:03 PM
7h 49m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Reading (Station) to Aberdeen? 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 (Station), Reading, England and Aberdeen, Scotland?

You can take a train from Reading to Aberdeen via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 8h 19m.

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