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Reading (Station) to Edinburgh trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Reading (Station) and Edinburgh takes 5h 57m and the fastest train takes 5h 20m. There is an hourly train service from Reading (Station) to Edinburgh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 57m
Duration
431 mi
Distance
£194
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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  1. Take the train from Reading to Farringdon Withouttrain train Elizabeth
  2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
5h 40m
£159–249

Reading (Station) to Edinburgh train times

Trains run hourly between Reading (Station) and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading (Station) is at 10:58 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 10:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon Without and take an average of 5h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 430.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 57m

What companies run services between Reading (Station), Reading, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a train from Reading to Edinburgh Waverley via Farringdon Without, Farringdon station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 5h 40m.

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