The average train between Scunthorpe and Reading takes 3h 38m and the fastest train takes 2h 58m. There is a train service every few hours from Scunthorpe 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 Scunthorpe and Reading. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Scunthorpe is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Reading at 7:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Doncaster and take an average of 3h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Scunthorpe to Reading. However, there are services departing from Scunthorpe station and arriving at Reading station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
Scunthorpe to Reading train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Doncaster station.
Scunthorpe to Reading train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Scunthorpe to Reading train tickets online with TransPennine Express, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Scunthorpe and Reading is 237 km. The road distance is 349 km.
You can take a train from Scunthorpe to Reading via Doncaster, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 3h 9m.