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The average train between Scarborough and Reading takes 4h 30m and the fastest train takes 3h 45m. 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.

4h 30m
Duration
268 mi
Distance
£120
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Scarborough to Reading train times

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 10:44 PM which arrives into Reading at 7:43 AM. All services require a transfer at York and take an average of 4h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)10h 50m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 27m • 3 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 51m • 3 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 59m • 3 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 27m • 3 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 51m • 3 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 59m • 3 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 27m • 3 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 51m • 3 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 59m • 3 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 27m • 3 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 52m • 3 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 59m • 3 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 59m • 3 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 53m • 3 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 56m • 3 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 54m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 27m • 3 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 51m • 3 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 59m • 3 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 27m • 3 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 51m • 3 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 59m • 3 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Scarborough to Reading? 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: 267.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 30m

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

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 35m.

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