First train | 08:02 | |
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Last train | 19:31 | |
Departure station | Reading West | |
Arrival station | Perth | |
Journey time | From 8h 2m | |
Distance | 355 miles (572 km) | |
Changes | 3 changes | |
Price | From £108.60 | |
Train operators | CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, ScotRail, Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper |
Thinking about taking the train from Reading West to Perth? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 9 hours 7 minutes to travel the 355 miles (572 km) from Reading West to Perth by train, although you can get there in as little as 8 hours 2 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 0 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 3 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with Avanti West Coast, Great Western Railway or ScotRail to Perth. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Reading West to Perth in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £108.60. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Perth by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
The fastest journey time by train from Reading West to Perth is 8 hours and 2 minutes.
Train ticket prices from Reading West to Perth can start from as little as £108.60 when you book in advance. The cost of tickets can vary depending on the time of day, route and class you book and are usually more expensive if you book on the day.
No, there are no direct train services from Reading West to Perth. Travelling from Reading West to Perth by train will require a minimum of 3 changes.
The first train from Reading West to Perth leaves at 08:02. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.
The last train from Reading West to Perth leaves at 19:31. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.
Trains travelling from Reading West to Perth cover a distance of around 355 miles (572 km) during the journey.
If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Perth to Reading West.
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