The average train between Scarborough and Reading takes 4h 35m and the fastest train takes 3h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from Scarborough to Reading. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Scarborough and Reading. The earliest departure is at 5:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Scarborough is at 10:43 PM which arrives into Reading at 7:43 AM. All services require a transfer at York and take an average of 4h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Scarborough to Reading. However, there are services departing from Scarborough station and arriving at Reading station via York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
Scarborough to Reading train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Scarborough station.
Scarborough to Reading train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Scarborough to Reading train tickets online with TransPennine Express, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Scarborough and Reading is 316.2 km. The road distance is 431 km.
You can take a train from Scarborough to Reading via York, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 3h 46m.