Scotland to Reading Trains

Scotland to Reading trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Scotland and Reading takes 7h 22m and the fastest train takes 6h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from Scotland 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.

7h 22m
Duration: 391 mi
Distance: £167
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Warrington

best

Take the train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Birmingham New Streettrain
Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Readingtrain

7h 6m

£139–220

Scotland to Reading train times

Trains run hourly between Scotland and Reading. The earliest departure is at 4:28 AM at night, and the last departure from Scotland is at 6:40 PM which arrives into Reading at 10:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Warrington Bank Quay and take an average of 7h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

2:34 PM → 9:39 PM
7h 5m • 2 changes
3:38 PM → 10:39 PM
7h 1m • 2 changes
6:40 PM → 10:40 AM
Arrives next day
16h • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

9:34 AM → 4:12 PM
6h 38m • 2 changes
10:34 AM → 5:01 PM
6h 27m • 2 changes
11:35 AM → 6:12 PM
6h 37m • 2 changes
12:35 PM → 7:39 PM
7h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

4:28 AM → 11:05 AM
6h 37m • 2 changes
5:33 AM → 12:05 PM
6h 32m • 2 changes
6:29 AM → 1:06 PM
6h 37m • 2 changes
7:36 AM → 2:41 PM
7h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

4:28 AM → 11:05 AM
6h 37m • 2 changes
5:33 AM → 12:05 PM
6h 32m • 2 changes
6:29 AM → 1:06 PM
6h 37m • 2 changes
7:36 AM → 2:41 PM
7h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

4:28 AM → 11:05 AM
6h 37m • 2 changes
5:33 AM → 12:05 PM
6h 32m • 2 changes
6:29 AM → 1:06 PM
6h 37m • 2 changes
7:36 AM → 2:41 PM
7h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

4:28 AM → 11:05 AM
6h 37m • 2 changes
5:33 AM → 12:05 PM
6h 32m • 2 changes
6:29 AM → 1:06 PM
6h 37m • 2 changes
7:36 AM → 2:41 PM
7h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

4:28 AM → 11:05 AM
6h 37m • 2 changes
5:33 AM → 12:05 PM
6h 32m • 2 changes
6:29 AM → 1:06 PM
6h 37m • 2 changes
7:36 AM → 2:41 PM
7h 5m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Scotland 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.